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Mark Cuban

03/30/24

@ Lex Fridman

I can identify if an entrepreneur is delusional or misleading by asking the right questions during our discussions.

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Mark Cuban: Shark Tank, DEI & Wokeism Debate, Elon Musk, Politics & Drugs | Lex Fridman Podcast #422

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Mark Cuban: Shark Tank, DEI & Wokeism Debate, Elon Musk, Politics & Drugs | Lex Fridman Podcast #422

03/30/24

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Reid Hoffman

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

I believe that if you have a strong conviction about an idea at the back-of-the-napkin stage, you might be deluding yourself, but that self-delusion can be a positive trait for entrepreneurs.

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Michael Seibel

09/10/22

@ Y Combinator

Talking to an overly optimistic founder can initially be exciting, but as the conversation continues, you may become confused about their lack of tangible progress or insights.

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Naval Ravikant

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

When evaluating a business, I can identify if it's likely to succeed based on the entrepreneur's motivations. If they're in it for the wrong reasons, they're unlikely to win.

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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

I prefer to directly challenge founders on their ideas to gauge their confidence and ability to handle criticism.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Great founders can articulate their vision clearly and move quickly; if I struggle to understand their plan, it's a red flag.

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Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

During interviews, I look for humility in founders; if they don’t know an answer, they should be honest about it rather than trying to impress with smoke and mirrors.

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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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Mark Cuban

03/30/24

@ Lex Fridman

To assess if a company can generate revenue, I look at whether the entrepreneur can sell the product or if someone on my team can help them sell it.

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Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

I look for signs of commitment from founders, such as whether they are ready to quit their jobs to focus on their startup.