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How Do You Convince Someone to Join Your Startup? - Dalton Caldwell
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Dalton Caldwell, Y Combinator partner and founder of imeem and Mixed Media Labs, on how to convince someone to join your startup. https://twitter.com/daltonc Y Combinator invests a small amount of money ($150k) in a large number of startups (recently 200), twice a year. Sign up for our free Startup School here: https://www.startupschool.org/ Learn more about YC and apply for funding here: https://www.ycombinator.com/apply/ Looking for a co-founder? Try YC's new co-founder matching platform: https://www.ycombinator.com/cofounder-matching
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Convincing Yourself First
Dalton Caldwell emphasizes the importance of self-belief when starting a startup. He explains that if you have doubts about your idea, it will be challenging to convince others to join you. The segment discusses how genuine passion and commitment can attract co-founders and employees, highlighting the necessity of being convinced of your startup's potential before seeking support.
"this is a super common question where they where someone wants to start a startup and they're like well how do I get a co-founder or how do I get my first employees and my advice is the following firs..."
The Power of Obsession
In this segment, Caldwell discusses the significance of being deeply excited and obsessed with your startup idea. He shares insights on how teams that are genuinely convinced of their mission can overcome challenges and setbacks. The conversation highlights that working on something you care about is crucial, as it fuels resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
"or a drive to work on something that'll have the kind of magnetism and power to keep you on it awhile if you just can't get it out of your head if you immediately are cynical about it and you're negat..."
Choosing Passion Over Viability
Caldwell argues that pursuing an audacious startup idea you are passionate about is more beneficial than opting for a seemingly easier, commercially viable option. He draws a parallel between the challenges of both paths, suggesting that excitement and enthusiasm can significantly enhance your chances of success. The segment concludes with the idea that external validation can help you grow more passionate about your project.
"recover from that you could have team members quit you name it and if there's something deeply held in the mind of the startup founders about why they're doing what they're doing they can keep going r..."