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3 resources from ycombinator.com we point founders to, and the questions each answers.

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Startup Pricing 101

On ycombinator.com by Kevin Hale (Y Combinator) ~35 min video + transcript

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.

  • The most common pricing mistake is charging far too little
  • Price sits between your cost and the value delivered, anchor to value
  • Small price increases often have an outsized impact on your ability to grow
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Answers How do I decide how much to charge for my product? How many pricing tiers should I have and how should I package them? Am I charging too little for my product? How do I raise prices without losing my existing customers?
🛠️ Tool
Free Beginner

Y Combinator Co-Founder Matching

From ycombinator.com by Y Combinator Free platform, ongoing

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.

  • Create a profile like an elevator pitch and match on complementary skills and preferences
  • After matching, meet fast and run a trial project before committing
  • Completely free and open beyond YC applicants
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Answers Do I actually need a co-founder, or can I go solo? Where do I actually find a co-founder if I don't already know one? How do I 'date' a potential co-founder before committing? As a non-technical founder, how do I find a technical co-founder?
📄 Article
Free Beginner

Business Models & Metrics, Y Combinator Startup Library

From ycombinator.com by Y Combinator browsable library

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.

  • Recurring-revenue models are more defensible than one-time transactional ones
  • The best model is usually an existing proven model with one thing dramatically improved
  • Who pays, how often, and whether revenue compounds matters more than the model's label
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Answers What business model should I choose for my startup? What's the difference between SaaS, marketplace, and transactional business models? Should I sell to businesses (B2B) or consumers (B2C)?