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Y Combinator Cast

06/21/24

@ Y Combinator

If a company generates a billion in revenue and is valued at five billion, that's a cheaper valuation compared to a company making five million in revenue with the same five billion valuation.

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What Is ZIRP And How Did It Poison Startups?

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What Is ZIRP And How Did It Poison Startups?

06/21/24

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Luis von Ahn

12/01/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

There are not many consumer companies that have reached a valuation between $5 billion and $25 billion, indicating a unique challenge in the market.

Y Combinator Cast

10/20/23

@ Y Combinator

If a company is making 50 to 100 million in revenue, it's reasonable to consider it a unicorn, but if it's making 50 million or less, you should question product-market fit and user retention.

Sujay Jaswa

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

In our industry, there are about five to fifteen billion-dollar companies created every year. Our goal is to identify at least one or two of these each year from our portfolio.

Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

02/02/14

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Getting your business model right can significantly increase your company's valuation, potentially leading to 5 to 10 times higher valuations compared to those with ineffective models.

Michael Seibel

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

When considering how much to invest, smaller checks can have a significant impact if the company becomes a billion-dollar success.

Y Combinator Cast

06/28/24

@ Y Combinator

The future may see a proliferation of companies worth a billion dollars or more, driven by the ability of individuals to leverage technology and resources effectively.

Mark Cuban

03/30/24

@ Lex Fridman

The valuation of a business is determined by its ability to generate cash flow that can be distributed to investors, or by its potential for acquisition based on unique technology or market position.

Vinod Khosla

01/09/19

@ Y Combinator

There's a huge difference between a zero-million-dollar company and a zero-billion-dollar company; your mindset determines who you bring on board and how you approach building the company.

Y Combinator Cast

11/30/21

@ Y Combinator

When comparing yourself as a founder, aim to emulate successful companies with significant revenue, rather than just those with high valuations.