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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 11 MIN

How To Pick A Startup Idea

from Y Combinator Startup Podcast · host Y Combinator

Many founders get stuck trying to find the perfect startup idea before they commit. But the perfect idea doesn't exist in the abstract. The only way to find what works is to pick one, go deep, and get feedback from real customers.In this episode of Startup School, YC's Jon Xu breaks down how to choose what to build, "burn the other boats," and go deep enough to practically run your customer's business— and why that depth is what surfaces the better idea underneath.

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