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YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in startups is complex, and understanding whether to put more money into a company requires deep conversations and analysis.

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YC

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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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in startups should not just be about making a difference; you should also consider the potential for returns on your investment.

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Michael Seibel

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in startups is like baseball; most of the time, you're going to strike out, so it's important to remain calm and not over-intellectualize decisions.

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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in startups is high-risk, and potential investors should be prepared for both significant upside and possible losses.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investors should be patient and understand that investing in startups is a long-term game, requiring support through the company's ups and downs.

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Marc Andreessen

06/11/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

When evaluating seed investments, we often face conflicts about whether we are fully convinced that a startup will succeed, which can create emotional debates among investors.

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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

The amount to invest in startups varies greatly; while some may invest as little as $5,000, typical investments are often in the tens of thousands of dollars.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

The hardest part about investing is deciding how to make investment decisions and organizing a consistent process to evaluate founders and their businesses.

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Marc Andreessen

06/11/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

Investing in early-stage companies provides valuable insights and information that can lead to better growth investments later on, making it essential for venture firms to remain engaged at that stage.

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Marc Andreessen

06/11/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

Investing in early-stage companies provides valuable insights and information that can lead to better growth investments later on, making it essential for venture firms to remain engaged at that stage.