How To Go From Startup Dream To Reality

It can be very easy for founders to fall into a trap of denial in the early stages of a startup’s life. But in order for your company to really take off, it’s critical to be honest with yourself and to build a community of friends and collaborators who are willing to challenge groupthink. In the first episode of our new series “The Main Function,” YC President and CEO Garry Tan explains how founders must face hard truths in order to take their company from dream to reality.

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Chapters (Powered by https://bit.ly/chapterme-yc) -
00:00 - Intro
00:14 - Encanto Movie
00:53 - Don't Live a Lie
02:06 - The Truman Show Scene
03:10 - Dreamland
03:53 - Reality
05:26 - Surround Yourself With People Who Tell The Truth
06:43 - Outro