Starting a Successful Startup: Tips from Michael Seibel

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This article is a summary of a YouTube video "One Order of Operations for Starting a Startup by Michael Seibel" by Y Combinator
TLDR Successful startups can be created by identifying problems, brainstorming solutions, and building and launching a concise MVP, while focusing on the process and iterating with co-founders.

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    Come up with startup ideas by identifying problems, brainstorming solutions with friends, and building and launching an MVP.
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    "Meta startups" are a cop-out for lack of experience, and a mother's need for a stroller-friendly path product was not significant enough to require a solution.
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    Affordable childcare is a major issue that can lead to successful startups if solved by identifying the problem, brainstorming solutions, and creating a startup to solve it.
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    Start with a hypothesis, iterate with co-founders, and focus on the process rather than the answer.
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    Work with others to brainstorm and build an MVP, while avoiding attachment to a specific solution or MBA advice.
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    A concise MVP can help your team, idea, and investor interest.
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    To impress investors, a solid pitch deck and MVP are essential, as having just an idea is no longer sufficient.
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    Outsourcing without a technical co-founder can be costly and ineffective, leading to a poor quality product and potential financial loss.
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