Startup Library
Essential readings, videos, and resources for startup founders. Learn from the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and YC partners.
Featured Videos
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Startup School: Building Products Users Love
Kevin Hale
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How to Get Your First 10 Customers
Adora Cheung
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How to Start a Startup: Ideas, Products, Teams
Sam Altman
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Essential Reading
Getting Started
How to Build Your MVP
By Michael Seibel•5 min read
Choosing the Right Co-Founder
By Paul Graham•8 min read
How to Get Your First 10 Customers
By Adora Cheung•6 min read
Startup Ideas We'd Like to Fund
By Paul Graham•12 min read
Product & Growth
Do Things That Don't Scale
By Paul Graham•10 min read
How to Get Users and Grow
By Alex Schultz•15 min read
Building Product Your Users Love
By Kevin Hale•8 min read
The Importance of Product Market Fit
By Andy Rachleff•7 min read
Fundraising
How to Raise Money
By Paul Graham•20 min read
Investor Updates That Get Responses
By Kat Manalac•6 min read
Understanding SAFEs
By Carolynn Levy•10 min read
What We Look For in Founders
By Geoff Ralston•5 min read
Team & Culture
How to Hire Your First Engineer
By Harj Taggar•8 min read
Building a Strong Company Culture
By Alfred Lin•12 min read
Managing Your Team
By Ben Horowitz•15 min read
Firing Fast and Hiring Slow
By Keith Rabois•6 min read
Tools & Resources
SAFE Templates
Download our standardized SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) documents.
View SAFE Documents →Cap Table Templates
Excel and Google Sheets templates for tracking equity and dilution.
Download Templates →Legal Templates
Standard legal documents for startups including NDAs and employment agreements.
Browse Templates →Financial Models
Templates for financial planning, revenue projections, and unit economics.
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