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!
I run a branding agency and can say, with over a decade of making startups millions, that both work.
Take an average or even pre existing idea and execute it better than the competition or work a new angle and you’ll win.
Or, focus on making something truly unique that holds its place and you’ll still need to execute well otherwise someone will see your work, adapt it and own that space.
Take your pick, option 1 is by far the easiest option. Just get a great team and don’t expect to change the world. Sometimes a smaller slice of a better pie is worth it.