4 resources from ycombinator.com we point founders to, and the questions each answers.
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Why we picked it
Kevin Hale's YC lecture is the clearest introduction to pricing first principles and the mistakes founders repeat. The pricing-thermometer framework (cost, price, value) is worth the watch alone.
Why we picked it
The largest and most credible free co-founder matching platform in the world, with vetted founders and 100,000+ matches made. It's the default starting point when your own network doesn't have the right person.
Why we picked it
YC's Startup Library is the canonical, no-fluff reference on how startups actually make money, curated from partners who've seen thousands of companies. It cuts through business-model jargon with practical framing founders can apply immediately.
Why we picked it
Traynor gives you a simple two axis test: how many people have the problem, and how often does it hurt. Ideas that are both rare and mild are the ones to avoid, and this piece helps you place your own idea on that grid. Read it for a fast gut check on whether your problem is frequent and widespread enough to matter.
