Every founder faces moments of uncertainty about what to do next—how to bring an AI product to market, when to pivot, and when to hire. In this episode of Office Hours, YC partners @koomen, @bradflora, @dessaigne, and @gustaf answer real questions from founders and share stories of how great teams build conviction, learn quickly, and make smarter decisions along the way. 0:36 - Building an AI company in a traditional industry 7:00 - Opportunities for growth vs. long-term defensibility 14:31 - Investing for short-term advantage vs. waiting for a paradigm shift 16:10 - When should you consider pivoting if your company has already gained traction? 26:07 - The power of technical challenges 30:42 - When should you start hiring? 35:18 - When is it a good idea to open source your enterprise SaaS product?