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Paul Graham essays (Y Combinator)

a collection of Paul Graham's essays - on startups, fundraising, and entrepreneurship A collection of resources about Paul Graham's essays, which delve into the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation. This compilation features a range of thought-provoking writings that explore themes such as startup culture, the philosophy of programming, and the dynamics of venture capital. Key focus areas include the importance of product development, the value of creativity in business, and insights into the startup ecosystem. These essays serve as a valuable resource for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone interested in understanding the principles that drive successful tech ventures.

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Crazy New Ideas - Paul Graham essay
Article 2021

Crazy New Ideas - Paul Graham essay

May 2021 "There's one kind of opinion I'd be very afraid to express publicly. If someone I knew to be both a domain expert and a reasonable pers...

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How People Get Rich Now - Paul Graham essay
Article 2021

How People Get Rich Now - Paul Graham essay

April 2021 Every year since 1982, Forbes magazine has published a list of the richest Americans. If we compare the 100 richest people in 1982 to...

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Cities and Ambition | Paul Graham essay
Article 2018

Cities and Ambition | Paul Graham essay

“Great cities attract ambitious people. You can sense it when you walk around one. In a hundred subtle ways, the city sends you a message: you coul...

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Life is Short - Paul Graham essay
Article 2018

Life is Short - Paul Graham essay

“If life is short, we should expect its shortness to take us by surprise. And that is just what tends to happen. You take things for granted, and t...

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Taste for Makers - Paul Graham essay
Article 2018

Taste for Makers - Paul Graham essay

"Saying that taste is just personal preference is a good way to prevent disputes. The trouble is, it's not true. You feel this when you start to de...

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How to Raise Money - Paul Graham
Article 2018

How to Raise Money - Paul Graham

Fundraising is hard in both senses: hard like lifting a heavy weight, and hard like solving a puzzle. It's hard like lifting a weight because it's ...

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Microsoft is Dead (2007) - Paul Graham essay
Article 2018

Microsoft is Dead (2007) - Paul Graham essay

April 2007 “A few days ago I suddenly realized Microsoft was dead. I was talking to a young startup founder about how Google was different from ...

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Having Kids - Paul Graham essay
Article 2019

Having Kids - Paul Graham essay

“... to some extent you can't trust me when I say having kids is great. To some extent I'm like a religious cultist telling you that you'll be happ...

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How to Get Startup Ideas - Paul Graham
Article 2020

How to Get Startup Ideas - Paul Graham

The way to get startup ideas is not to try to think of startup ideas. It's to look for problems, preferably problems you have yourself. The very...

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Early Work - Paul Graham essay
Article 2020

Early Work - Paul Graham essay

October 2020 One of the biggest things holding people back from doing great work is the fear of making something lame. And this fear is not an i...

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The Two Kinds of Moderate - Paul Graham essay
Article 2020

The Two Kinds of Moderate - Paul Graham essay

December 2019 There are two distinct ways to be politically moderate: on purpose and by accident. Intentional moderates are trimmers, deliberate...

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Earnestness - Paul Graham essay
Article 2020

Earnestness - Paul Graham essay

Earnestness - Paul Graham essay December 2020 Jessica and I have certain words that have special significance when we're talking about startu...

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How to Think for Yourself - Paul Graham essay
Article 2020

How to Think for Yourself - Paul Graham essay

November 2020 There are some kinds of work that you can't do well without thinking differently from your peers. To be a successful scientist, fo...

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Being a Noob - Paul Graham essay (2020)
Article 2020

Being a Noob - Paul Graham essay (2020)

“When I was young, I thought old people had everything figured out. Now that I'm old, I know this isn't true. I constantly feel like a noob. It ...

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Novelty and Heresy - Paul Graham essay
Article 2019

Novelty and Heresy - Paul Graham essay

November 2019 If you discover something new, there's a significant chance you'll be accused of some form of heresy. To discover new things, y...

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The Lesson to Unlearn - Paul Graham essay
Article 2019

The Lesson to Unlearn - Paul Graham essay

December 2019 The most damaging thing you learned in school wasn't something you learned in any specific class. It was learning to get good grad...

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