Outsmarting Giants: Tips for Startups to Succeed

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This article is a summary of a YouTube video "How To Compete With Amazon and Google" by Y Combinator
TLDR Startups should focus on their own goals, customers, and building a better product instead of worrying too much about competitors.

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    Startups should focus on their own goals and customers instead of worrying too much about competitors, as fear of competition can cause loss of excitement and focus.
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    02:45
    Don't assume your competitors are doing better than you in running a startup, as everyone faces the constant feeling of failure despite external appearances.
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    04:54
    Focus on gaining more customers than competitors in a land grab situation, despite company flaws, by prioritizing customer feedback and product comparison over external signs of success.
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    07:03
    Twitch and its competitors copied each other's features until Twitch's failed copyright feature made them realize the importance of listening to users.
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    08:13
    Keep focus on growth, customers, and sales pipeline, and avoid negative competition concerns.
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    09:53
    Beware of competitors with structural advantages, as seen in Google Calendar's crushing of a startup.
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    11:12
    Competition between Microsoft Teams and Slack highlights the importance of pricing control and structural advantage in the tech industry.
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    12:53
    Focus on building a better product to gain an advantage over competitors, as having a structural advantage doesn't always equate to a great product.
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