Garry's Channel: Why now? The key to million dollar startup ideas

Garry Tan, 17 minute video

Video from Y Combinator. Watch on YouTube or in the YC Library.

What you'll get

Garry Tan brings the investor's question of why now to startup ideas, asking what has recently changed that makes a company possible or newly worthwhile. A strong answer is part of a strong idea.

Do this week

Write two sentences on why your company can work now and not five years ago, then read them to someone outside your industry and note where they push back.