Every founder faces moments where they’re not sure what to do next — such as how to go to market with AI products, when to pivot, and who/when to hire. In this episode of Office Hours, YC partners @koomen, @bradflora, @dessaigne, and @gustaf answer real questions from founders…
Great question, maybe the hardest ques for most founders (people): “When should you consider pivoting?” = when do you give up (on an idea, a project, on someone…maybe even yourself in trying something)? —- Reminds of David Goggins: “…when you think you’re done, you’re only at…
Not knowing what to do next is the point. Clarity is earned through uncertainty. Startups aren’t linear, they’re loops of doubt and iteration.
Just shared more of my visceral thoughts on this: pivot vs perseverance…when to do what?
Insight: Most people quit at 40% of their true capacity - breakthroughs often come just beyond where most would give up, suggesting your perceived limitations may be self-imposed. Challenge: Distinguish between necessary pivots and premature abandonment by examining your own…
One thing I would add around VP of marketing churn is that there needs to be a certain level of trust and respect between CEO and head of marketing If the CEO thinks marketing is a bullshit job, it’s going to be pretty tough to get a great marketer if the don’t feel valued
Wasn’t it @brian_armstrong who wrongly attributed @paulg to saying “action produces information” in some podcast? I think about that a lot. It’s so true!
Great advise here… incumbent software companies have a target on their back. As founders, we need to pick a lane, define clear pain points, and work client-back to deliver so much value that our clients could never go back to the old way. Focus is a superpower
Aye, it's all trial and error, innit? Sometimes you just have to trust your gut and get on with it—after all, you can’t steer a parked car, can you?
Every founder hits walls. The best ones just move faster through them.
Most founders pivot too late because traction feels safer than truth
Honestly, guidance in uncertainty is what separates guesswork from smart decisions.
Most founders don’t fail because of bad decisions. They fail because of delayed ones.
Great insights! Any tips on identifying the right moment to pivot without losing traction?
magnífica experiencia y sus resultados son oro puro Here is the phrase translated into perfect and professional English: "Magnificent experience, and your insights are pure gold."
Making decisions with incomplete information is core to being a founder. Experience helps but never eliminates uncertainty
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