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Y Combinator Startup Podcast

Episode summaries:
Building

How Carl Pei Built a $600M Tech Brand in 2 Years

February 12, 2025

Carl Pei shares how he built Nothing into a $600M brand, reviving excitement in tech with innovation and design.

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Strategy

Cold Email Success: Tips from Aaron Epstein

January 29, 2025

Learn expert tips on crafting cold emails that convert customers, with insights from YC Group Partner Aaron Epstein.

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Building

How to Find the Right Co-Founder

January 27, 2025

Discover why co-founders are crucial, where to find them, and tips for building a strong partnership with Harj Taggar.

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Strategy

Using AI to Elevate Your Startup

January 25, 2025

Learn key insights on leveraging AI to pivot or enhance your startup from YC Partners in this Office Hours episode.

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Building

Scaling to $2B: Lessons from a SaaS Founder

January 14, 2025

Rujul Zaparde shares insights on resilience, failure, enterprise sales, and building Zip after founding FlightCar.

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Building

Building the Future: Parker Conrad's Journey

January 12, 2025

Parker Conrad shares lessons from startups, AI, and the future of compound software with Garry Tan.

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Strategy

Why Design Matters: Lessons from Top Startups

January 4, 2025

Katie Dill shares insights on Stripe, Airbnb, and Lyft’s design strategies and the importance of strong design culture.

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Strategy

How Billion-Dollar Startups Find Their Footing

January 2, 2025

Explore YC founder lessons, early-stage survival, and achieving product-market fit for enduring success.

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Strategy

Twitter vs. X: Startup Lessons from Rebranding

December 27, 2024

Explore product lessons for founders from Twitter's rebrand to X, including UX changes and algorithm updates.

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Strategy

How David Lieb Built Google Photos from Failure

December 23, 2024

David Lieb shares lessons on resilience, pivots, and building success after initial struggles with his startup Bump.

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Strategy

How to Start a Dev Tools Company

December 18, 2024

Nicolas Dessaigne shares tips on founding a developer tools company, from team building to go-to-market strategies.

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