Tools

Search

Explore

Videos Channels Figures

Atmrix

About

Tools

Search

Explore

Videos Channels Figures

Atmrix

About

DC

Dalton Caldwell

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

If you're unsure about an investment, it's better to be decisive rather than flip-flopping on your decision.

Video

YC

Dalton Caldwell - Startup Investor School Day 2

@ Y Combinator

Dalton Caldwell - Startup Investor School Day 2

03/07/18

Related Takeaways

PB

Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

When you identify a promising company, be decisive; either invest quickly or risk losing the opportunity.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

When investing, it's important to be clear about your criteria and what would convince you to take the risk, especially if you're the only investor at that moment.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Establishing a clear investment process is essential; it helps you avoid wishy-washy decisions and ensures you make optimal investment choices.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important to define your budget for investments beforehand to avoid making suboptimal decisions based on uncertainty.

CH

Claire Hughes Johnson

03/05/23

@ Lenny's Podcast

If you're unsure who the decision maker is, it's likely you. It's better to act decisively than to slow down the company by following a process without making a decision.

CW

Chip Wilson

06/10/23

@ Tony Robbins

You can't wait until you're absolutely certain before making a decision; calculated risks are necessary in entrepreneurship.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Avoid saying you're in on an investment just to keep your options open; be honest about your concerns regarding financing risks instead.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Having personal conviction about your investments is crucial, as it allows you to withstand scrutiny and potential embarrassment from others questioning your choices.

AC

Adora Cheung

09/13/19

@ Y Combinator

It's essential to make decisions quickly and be okay with making mistakes, as learning from wrong choices is better than being indecisive and not making progress.