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Y Combinator Cast

08/18/23

@ Y Combinator

A good investor wants to know who they are actually working with, and it's essential to have a single CEO to avoid confusion.

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Startup Experts Share Their Investor Horror Stories

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Startup Experts Share Their Investor Horror Stories

08/18/23

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Harj Taggar

03/26/21

@ Y Combinator

Deciding who will be the CEO is crucial; ideally, it should be someone who can effectively communicate with customers and investors.

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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Investors should be diligent in choosing whom to work with, as some well-known investors can be problematic and may not have the founders' best interests at heart.

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Vinod Khosla

01/09/19

@ Y Combinator

Investors are like employees you can't fire, so it's vital to choose those who care about your vision and will support you through challenges.

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Ben Horowitz

04/21/17

@ Y Combinator

As a CEO, it's vital to see your company through the eyes of your employees and partners, as this perspective can guide better decision-making.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investors should maintain transparency with founders regarding their rights and any changes to their agreements, fostering a strong relationship.

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Matthew Prince

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Choosing investors based on shared vision is crucial, as it can be challenging to change that decision later on.

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Harj Taggar

03/26/21

@ Y Combinator

If both co-founders want to be the CEO, it may indicate a lack of compatibility, and it's better to avoid starting a company together.

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Carolynn Levy

09/20/19

@ Y Combinator

Communication with investors is crucial, as they expect you to turn their investment into a successful business, and maintaining that relationship is key.

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Y Combinator Cast

09/24/24

@ Y Combinator

If investors are dictating actions to a founder, it indicates a deeper problem within the company structure that needs to be addressed.