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Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Trust is crucial; untrustworthy behavior can prevent investors from writing checks.

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Elad Gil and Pejman Nozad - Startup Investor School Day 3

@ Y Combinator

Elad Gil and Pejman Nozad - Startup Investor School Day 3

03/09/18

Related Takeaways

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Dalton Caldwell

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Trust in the founders is essential; if you feel uncertain about their honesty, it's a red flag that may disqualify them from consideration.

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Kirsty Nathoo

04/28/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders must use investor funds responsibly to build the company, as misusing these funds can lead to severe consequences, including losing investor trust and support.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/21/16

@ Y Combinator

It's important to maintain good relationships with investors, as they can provide valuable insights even if they don't invest.

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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Investors should be diligent in choosing whom to work with, as some well-known investors can be problematic and may not have the founders' best interests at heart.

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Carolynn Levy

09/20/19

@ Y Combinator

Communication with investors is crucial, as they expect you to turn their investment into a successful business, and maintaining that relationship is key.

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Ray Dalio

02/07/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

Investing in character and reputation is vital; a company can fail, but maintaining integrity is crucial for future opportunities.

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Ian McAllister

11/20/22

@ Lenny's Podcast

Trust is built by consistently meeting expectations and being a good steward of resources; it's crucial for gaining more resources in the future.

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Michael Seibel

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

There's diminishing returns with excessive analysis in investment decisions; confidence in your process is key to writing checks.

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Eric Migicovsky

04/18/19

@ Y Combinator

Trust is one of the most important qualities to seek in employees, as it allows you to delegate tasks without constantly worrying about their execution.