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Paul Buchheit

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

Surprisingly, many startups fail due to having too much funding, which can lead to a lack of urgency and detachment from customer needs.

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The Path to $100B by Paul Buchheit

@ Y Combinator

10/25/18

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Having too much funding can be a liability, as it may lead founders to avoid engaging with customers and reality, which can hinder their success.

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Peter H. Diamandis

05/31/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

Many startups fail because founders pursue them for money rather than passion, leading to burnout before success.

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Gregg Favalora

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Many startups fail because they don't adequately map out the flow of money in their target market, which is essential for securing funding and sustaining operations.

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Paul Buchheit

07/17/19

@ Y Combinator

Many startups fail to manage their resources effectively, often doing less with more, leading to wasted funds without tangible results.

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Kirsty Nathoo

08/22/19

@ Y Combinator

Many startups fail to realize they are running out of cash until it's too late to turn things around.

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Eric Migicovsky

10/13/18

@ Y Combinator

After raising money, many startups forget how to be scrappy and creative, which is often essential for success in the early stages.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Many startups fail because they don't communicate effectively with their investors, leading to a lack of awareness about their financial status and spending mistakes.

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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

The most common reason startups fail is that founders don't talk to customers and fail to find product-market fit.

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Jessica Livingston

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

The biggest cause of startup failure is not creating something that people want, which often leads to founders losing momentum and focus on their original vision.