I have been watching lots of Y combinator tutorials. There are a couple that discusses how important the starting ideas are. But I got some conflicting information.
One of them is by Jared Friedman (https://youtu.be/Th8JoIan4dg?si=dICXL5OIGPSTtYni). He claims that starting idea is not as important. You will gradually pivot to an amazing idea if you choose the right idea space. It is similar to what I have been hearing that great execution and team are everything
The other one of them is given by Sam Altman (https://youtu.be/egJeFaIXZLo?si=BUWflkxXt6a3NqZh). He claims that idea is extremely important. He has not seen pivoting to success.
I am confused. What do yall think. I mean I do hear stories where pivoting leads to success. Sam is very talented entrepreneur. Maybe I misunderstood him?
Appreciate any opinions!
It depends. Who are you… seed round… MRR… etc. While you’re serial founder, having a proven track record, and have some “warm relations“ with VC, then it’s not really important about idea. That case investors more tend to trust you as a great capable guy they would love to work. However, if you’re a fresher then idea is more important.