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YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

It's important to recognize that many successful companies faced skepticism from investors initially, which doesn't necessarily indicate a bad idea.

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YC

Building Confidence In Yourself and Your Ideas

@ Y Combinator

Building Confidence In Yourself and Your Ideas

03/01/24

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/20/22

@ Y Combinator

The founders of these successful startups had to be contrarian, often facing skepticism from experts and investors who thought their ideas were foolish.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

08/18/23

@ Y Combinator

As a founder, it's important to believe the 'no' from investors but not necessarily the reasons behind it, as they often lack transparency.

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Sam Altman

05/06/15

@ Platzi Team

The most successful startup ideas often sound counterintuitive or bad at first, like Airbnb or Dropbox, which faced skepticism but ultimately succeeded due to unique insights.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders often need to build conviction in their own ideas before seeking validation from others, including investors.

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Jessica Livingston

07/25/17

@ Y Combinator

Most of the really big startup ideas seemed dubious at first, and you need to be independent-minded and not care what others think to work on these initially unpromising ideas.

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Sam Altman

08/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Startups can succeed against larger companies by identifying ideas that sound bad but are actually good, as they can often secure a 'yes' from investors more easily than large companies can get consensus.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

It's common for investors to change their minds about a founder after seeing significant progress, as initial rejections can be based on early impressions that may not reflect the founder's true potential.

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Michael Seibel

01/27/22

@ Y Combinator

Investors often fund ideas based on the assumption that if a product works in one market, it will work in another, which can lead to failures if not validated.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

10/20/23

@ Y Combinator

Just because a smart investor has invested in your company doesn't mean it's doing well; fundraising rounds can happen even for struggling companies.