How to succeed with a startup : YC Startup Library | Y Combinator

Sam Altman emphasized that the most successful startups originate from strong, original ideas rather than derivative ones. He challenged the Silicon Valley belief that ideas don’t matter and that startups can pivot their way to success. According to Altman, the best startups, such as those funded by Y Combinator, began with a clear idea that drove the venture forward. While pivots can work, they are most effective when founders uncover a more compelling problem or opportunity along the way. He u