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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in a space where you have some familiarity can help you make better investment decisions.

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Startup Investor School Preview with Geoff Ralston

@ Y Combinator

Startup Investor School Preview with Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in areas where you have a belief system or understanding is crucial; avoid spaces that are too complicated or unfamiliar.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in areas I know well can be tricky; I often find that I need to unlearn my assumptions to avoid missing out on good opportunities.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/03/22

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Investors who know less about your space can sometimes be more optimistic than those with more experience, as they may see the problem as simpler than it is.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/07/18

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Establishing a clear investment process is essential; it helps you avoid wishy-washy decisions and ensures you make optimal investment choices.

PB

Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Meeting founders and making investment decisions is more of an art than a science, and you often have to lose some money before becoming an expert.

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Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should focus on areas where they have personal experience and knowledge, rather than relying solely on investor frameworks for assessing opportunities.

PB

Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important to learn from past mistakes while also being cautious not to let those experiences overly influence future investment decisions.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

If you're unsure about an investment, it's better to be decisive rather than flip-flopping on your decision.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

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It's important to define your budget for investments beforehand to avoid making suboptimal decisions based on uncertainty.