Inc iconIncSep 15, 2026

Y Combinator Co-Founder Paul Graham Just Shared the 2-Step Playbook to Turning Your Startup Into an Empire

He starts by asking founders: 'What would make this company more powerful?'

Y Combinator Co-Founder Paul Graham Just Shared the 2-Step Playbook to Turning Your Startup Into an Empire

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