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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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YC

Startup Experts Share Their Investor Horror Stories

@ Y Combinator

Startup Experts Share Their Investor Horror Stories

08/18/23

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Michael Seibel

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

When an investor says no, founders should believe the no and not the reasons given, as this helps maintain their confidence and focus on their expertise.

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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investors should understand that a 'no' from a founder doesn't mean forever; it often means 'not now' and can change later.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

When an investor says no, founders should take notes on the feedback but not internalize it as a reflection of their worth or the company's potential.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

The key takeaway for founders is to believe the no and not the why, maintaining confidence and understanding that there are always more investors to approach.

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Brad Flora

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often mistakenly believe that the reasons investors provide for rejection are the actual problems with their startup, rather than considering other potential issues.

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Brad Flora

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

It's common for founders to hear the same reasons for rejection from multiple investors, which can indicate a broader issue that needs to be addressed rather than a specific flaw.

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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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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

While fundraising, you will hear 'no' a lot and reasons why your startup may not succeed, but you should never believe that; resilience and belief in your vision are crucial.

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.