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How To Pick A Startup Idea

How To Pick A Startup Idea

Y Combinator Startup Podcast
Jun 17, 2026 12 min
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<p>Many founders get stuck trying to find the perfect startup idea before they commit. But the perfect idea doesn&#39;t exist in the abstract. The only way to find what works is to pick one, go deep, and get feedback from real customers.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Startup School, YC&#39;s Jon Xu breaks down how to choose what to build, &quot;burn the other boats,&quot; and go deep enough to practically run your customer&#39;s business— and why that depth is what surfaces the better idea underneath.</p>

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