Paul Graham
YC co-founder; referenced in a mentorship moment about migrations and scalability.
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Videos Mentioning Paul Graham
50 Founders Share Why They Applied To Y Combinator
Y Combinator
Co-founder of Y Combinator, known for his influential essays on startups and entrepreneurship.
How We Redesigned Our Website
Y Combinator
Founder of Y Combinator, whose essays were a key inspiration for the new website's design and messaging, particularly the use of the word 'formidable' and the footnote style.
Sam Altman's Whale AMA
Y Combinator
Mentioned as someone whose mentorship on starting startups was influential, teaching that it's hard but possible.
YC SUS: Gustaf Alströmer and Eric Migicovsky discuss growth tactics
Y Combinator
His article on 'doing things that don't scale' is recommended for founders to read when starting out.
Olga Vidisheva Speaks at Female Founders Conference 2015
Y Combinator
Co-founder of Y Combinator, whom the speaker approached for help in building an in-house technology team.
Q&A with YC at the Female Founders Conference 2016
Y Combinator
Co-founder of Y Combinator, mentioned in the context of starting YC with Jessica Livingston and funding startups with $12,000.
Elizabeth Iorns at Female Founders Conference 2014
Y Combinator
Co-founder of Y Combinator, quoted on the importance of solving personal problems and tackling big problems for startups.
Female Founders Conference - New York
Y Combinator
Co-founder of Y Combinator and husband to Jessica Livingston, known for his problem-solving skills, ability to expand ideas, and candid advice to founders.
Essential Startup Advice During a Pandemic
Y Combinator
An essayist and entrepreneur known for his writings on startups, whose concept of 'default alive' is referenced.
Office Hours with Kat Manalac
Y Combinator
Founder of Y Combinator. His quote about building a product that a hundred people love is cited.
OpenAI Kills Sora then Descends into Chaos
ColdFusion
Founder of Y Combinator and Sam Altman's mentor, who reportedly told colleagues Altman consistently lied.
From Dad’s Basement to Selling Two Companies — 4-Hour Workweek Success Story
Tim Ferriss
An influential entrepreneur and writer quoted for the idea that 'action produces information'.
How to find your thing
My First Million
Entrepreneur and essayist whose "How to Do Great Work" essay advocating for enthusiasm as a guide is discussed.
Scott Aaronson on Computational Complexity Theory and Quantum Computers
Y Combinator
Author of 'Why Nerds Are Unpopular,' an influential essay for Aaronson regarding the experience of being a 'nerd' in school.
Startup Investor School Day 3 Live Stream
Y Combinator
Mentioned as 'Paul' who said, 'Do or do not,' emphasizing decisiveness in investing.
I made $250M in one year. Here's what it actually cost me
My First Million
Co-founder of Y Combinator, whose essays on startup ideas, particularly the concept of 'living in the future,' influenced thinking on innovation and building products for unmet needs.
How to Get Rich (Without Getting Lucky) | Eric Jorgenson on Naval Ravikant
BigDeal by Codie Sanchez
Essayist and co-founder of Y Combinator, mentioned for his advice to 'run upstairs' as a competitive strategy.
The Brainwashing of the American Mind - Eric Weinstein (4K)
Chris Williamson
Mentioned as a figure whose retweet is valued on social media, highlighting gamified status hierarchies.
Why Two IIT Engineers Turned Down $550K Jobs To Build A Startup
Y Combinator
Author of an essay on wealth that resonated with the founder, emphasizing building a company and equity.
How to Quit Your Job (and Find Work You Actually Love)
Ali Abdaal
Mentioned for his essays, particularly on finding interesting work by thinking about what occupies one's mind when not working.
Groww: If Your Customers Don't Love It or Hate It, You've Already Lost
Y Combinator
A well-known figure in the startup world whose advice about building for oneself and doing things that don't scale was referenced positively.
Do I Need a “Brain Gym”?
Cal Newport
Author of the 'maker's schedule, craftsman's schedule' essay, which is contrasted with Laura Vanderkam's ideas on time management.
Why Retention Still Defines Product-Market Fit | Deep Dives with a16z
a16z Deep Dives
His idea about monopolizing a small market is referenced as a counterpoint to the 'go big' user acquisition mentality.
This guy made billions from just 3 stocks (Here's how)
My First Million
Co-founder of Y Combinator, mentioned as someone the speaker would find fascinating to have on the podcast, alongside Nick Sleep.