Tag:How to Start a Startup

We are excited to announce the launch of our first book! “How to Start a Startup” is the ultimate reference book on creating a successful tech startup.

In the final lecture of the How to Start a Startup series, Y Combinator president Sam Altman gives advice on what to do after you launch your product, find product-market fit and begin to grow and scale the company.

The founder of successful edtech startup Clever shares sales tips plus a few Y Combinator partners give advice for how to successfully pitch investors.

Before you can launch your product or grow your startup, you have to create a solid foundation. Carolynn Levy and Kirsty Nathoo of Y Combinator share legal and accounting advice for founders.

Jawbone Founder/CEO Hosain Rahman talks about the process and principles of building hardware products that seamlessly fit into our plugged-in lifestyles.

Twitch cofounder Emmett Shear gives startup founders the inside scoop on how to interview the right users the right way.

Legendary entrepreneur and investor Ben Horowitz tackles tough startup stuff with advice on how to make the best decisions for your whole team.

Keith Rabois of PayPal, LinkedIn and Square shares operational advice for startups, including the big picture and little details you’re probably missing.

LinkedIn founder and venture capitalist Reid Hoffman shares his experiences as an entrepreneur and investor as a first-hand guide on being a great founder.

CEO Aaron Levie gives insight into the early days of Box and his decision to build for the enterprise instead of creating a consumer startup.

In this How to Start a Startup talk, the founders of Pinterest and Stripe reveal the secrets to hiring and creating company culture, plus scaling the team as your startup grows.

Alfred Lin, previously Zappos’ number two in command and now a partner at Sequoia Capital, shares the secrets to building a great company culture.

Y Combinator partner and Twitch founder Justin Kan gives tactical, simple advice on how to reach out to press outlets and actually get a story out of it.

Star investors Marc Andreessen and Ron Conway, along with entrepreneur Parker Conrad, take on the ins and outs of startup funding from Seed stage to raising venture capital in your Series A round.

When starting a startup, you’ve got to stay nimble and adaptable until you find product-market fit. Learn how from Y Combinator alumni.

Alex Schultz shares everything you need to know about growing and retaining users for your startup.

Entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel explains why you always want to aim for monopoly and avoid competition when starting a company.

YC President Sam Altman reveals why your ideal cofounder is James Bond, plus how to hire a solid team and grow your startup.

Kevin Hale, Y Combinator partner and Wufoo founder, reveals the secrets to creating products users love and building a $1 billion company.

Our coverage of the “How to Start a Starup” series continues with tips on startups and entrepreneurship from Y Combinator cofounder Paul Graham.

Learn growth lessons from HomeJoy’s Adora Cheung, cofounder of the fastest-growing YC startup

Party. Do magic things on your computer that make you money. Party some more. If you think that’s what it means to be an entrepreneur, then you’re in for a…