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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.

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Dalton Caldwell - Startup Investor School Day 2

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Dalton Caldwell - Startup Investor School Day 2

03/07/18

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important to learn from past mistakes while also being cautious not to let those experiences overly influence future investment decisions.

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Kirsty Nathoo

08/22/19

@ Y Combinator

In the early stages, it's important to be cautious with spending and have a plan to reach profitability, even if you're reinvesting revenue into growth.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

When evaluating investments, it's crucial to have a clear process, even if that process is simply acknowledging that you don't have one yet.

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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in areas where you have a belief system or understanding is crucial; avoid spaces that are too complicated or unfamiliar.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in areas I know well can be tricky; I often find that I need to unlearn my assumptions to avoid missing out on good opportunities.

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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in a space where you have some familiarity can help you make better investment decisions.