Y Combinator Startup Podcast #6 - Office Hours with Kat Manalac
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May 24, 2017 Kat Manalac, Partner at YC, discusses fostering entrepreneurship in developing countries, navigating co-founder disputes, bringing on a third person, importance of honesty in reapplying to YC, and timing of launching and press for startups.
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Co-founder Disputes
- Have honest conversations with your co-founder about commitment and equity early on.
- Formalize agreements on paper to avoid personal conflicts.
Identifying Target Customers
- Identify your target customer by hypothesizing who needs your product.
- Build a basic version quickly and iterate based on user feedback.
Reapplying to YC
- Reach out to YC partners, explain your situation, and be honest about past mistakes.
- YC understands that founders grow and learn from failures.