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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

We're going to have two lectures on fundraising; this one is a high-level overview, and next week my partner Kirsty will do a deep dive into the mechanics of fundraising.

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Fundraising Fundamentals By Geoff Ralston

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising Fundamentals By Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

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Y Combinator Cast

05/21/16

@ Y Combinator

Every Monday, I would publish a blog post that explained a specific term or concept related to fundraising.

Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

We have an amazing set of resources in our library on fundraising, including Paul Graham's essays, which have aged well and will help you a lot.

Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

A successful fundraiser improves with each meeting; practice your pitch and learn from the feedback you receive to enhance your approach.

Kat Mañalac

08/17/17

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising is a significant challenge for founders, and it's crucial to share experiences and insights about it.

Casey Neistat

11/01/17

@ Y Combinator

I learned that demonstrating passion for what we're doing is vital in fundraising, especially when I felt insecure about my technical knowledge.

Y Combinator Cast

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

During fundraising, focus on meetings that are likely to lead to investment. If a conversation isn't going in a favorable direction, steer it back to the path that leads to funding.

Pete Koomen

12/09/22

@ Y Combinator

I'm Pete Koomen, a visiting group partner at Y Combinator, and today I'm discussing two sales strategies for startups: Top Down and Bottom Up.

Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

The course will also explain the mechanics of startup investing, including how convertible notes work and the standards for interacting with founders.

Liz Wessel

05/21/16

@ Y Combinator

I prepared for fundraising by knowing our numbers inside and out, which allowed me to confidently answer any questions investors had during meetings.