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Patrick Collison

11/05/15

@ Greylock

You can't judge decisions solely by their outcomes; instead, you should evaluate them based on their expected value.

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Blitzscaling 11: Patrick Collison on Hiring at Stripe and the Role of a Product-Focused CEO

@ Greylock

Blitzscaling 11: Patrick Collison on Hiring at Stripe and the Role of a Product-Focused CEO

11/05/15

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Naval Ravikant

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You should evaluate each investment opportunity on its own merits, regardless of past failures in that space.

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Y Combinator Cast

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Valuation matters, but it shouldn't be the sole focus; understanding the potential return on investment is crucial, as a single successful investment can significantly outweigh losses from others.

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Paul Buchheit

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

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Gustaf Alstromer

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Before starting any work, forecast the potential outcomes of your efforts. If the best-case scenario is not significant, reconsider whether the effort is worth pursuing.

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Chip Wilson

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@ Tony Robbins

You can't wait until you're absolutely certain before making a decision; calculated risks are necessary in entrepreneurship.

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Ron Conway

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Investors focus on the traits of individuals rather than the ideas themselves, as predicting success or failure is extremely difficult.

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Michael Seibel

03/07/18

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There's diminishing returns with excessive analysis in investment decisions; confidence in your process is key to writing checks.

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Alex Hormozi

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You can accept the outcomes you've created but don't need to accept that those outcomes are the end-all; you can still strive to be better.

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Peter Singlehurst

03/19/25

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

When investing, you predict future outcomes and sometimes take on uncertainty, which can lead to negative results that are part of the investing process.