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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

It's shocking how many companies focus on fundraising instead of talking to customers, which is a fundamental mistake.

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Lessons from 1,000+ YC startups: Resilience, tar pit ideas, pivoting, more | Dalton Caldwell (YC)

@ Lenny's Podcast

Lessons from 1,000+ YC startups: Resilience, tar pit ideas, pivoting, more | Dalton Caldwell (YC)

04/18/24

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Michael Seibel

11/30/21

@ Y Combinator

Many founders mistakenly prioritize investors over customers, thinking they need to please investors to succeed, but the focus should be on solving customer problems instead.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/30/22

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Many founders mistakenly believe that fundraising is about more than just raising money to build a successful company, which can lead to misalignment with investor expectations.

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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

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The most important aspect of fundraising is to get it done so you can focus on building your company.

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Y Combinator Cast

01/27/22

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Many companies raise significant funds, ignore feedback for years, and then return to seek help when their product isn't working, often without having validated their solution.

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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Focus on building a great product that customers love, as this is more important than over-optimizing your fundraising efforts.

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Dalton Caldwell

02/16/24

@ Y Combinator

It's common for founders to focus on unconventional aspects, like unique corporate structures, instead of addressing the core needs of their customers, which can hinder their success.

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Y Combinator Cast

08/18/23

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Fundraising should not be the primary focus; instead, founders should concentrate on building their product and engaging with users. Money is just a tool to help grow the business, not the end goal.

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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

I tell aspiring founders to talk to customers, but many get quiet when asked how many they've actually spoken to.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/09/22

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Founders often focus too much on negativity surrounding competitors instead of addressing their own growth metrics and customer retention.