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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

A key focus will be on evaluating companies, especially for non-technical investors, emphasizing the importance of meeting and discussing with founders.

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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

It's important for new angel investors to meet with many founders and companies to make educated judgments about investments.

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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important for investors to challenge founders on their decisions, as this can lead to better outcomes and improvements in the startup's direction.

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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.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/08/25

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for founders to engage directly with users and the market rather than relying on external opinions to gauge their startup's potential.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Investors often focus on macro-level analysis, but successful founders must excel at micro-level execution to get their startups off the ground.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Investors should maintain a supportive role, helping founders navigate challenges rather than prioritizing their own interests, which can lead to detrimental outcomes for the startup.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

The founders are critical to a startup's success; I evaluate them based on their communication skills and depth of understanding.

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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

When evaluating investments, I focus on three criteria: market potential, the caliber of the founding team, and the ethical nature of the founders.

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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Listening during investor meetings is crucial; it's a conversation, not a monologue, and their feedback can be invaluable even if they decline to invest.