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YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Investors who know less about your space can sometimes be more optimistic than those with more experience, as they may see the problem as simpler than it is.

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YC

How To Change The World? Get The Small Things Right – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

@ Y Combinator

How To Change The World? Get The Small Things Right – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

02/03/22

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Shana Fisher

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

Investors often don't know anything, and their feedback can be subjective; it's important to find the right investors who are open-minded.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Assuming that expertise equals optimism can be misleading; often, those with more knowledge about a field may have a more cautious outlook on new ventures.

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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.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/21/16

@ Y Combinator

You are likely much more knowledgeable about your business than the investors you pitch to, so be confident in your insights.

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Michael Seibel

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Investors may have a superficial understanding of a startup's market, and their feedback should not be taken as definitive; founders are the true experts on their product and market.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

08/07/24

@ Y Combinator

Investors in the Bay Area tend to be more optimistic because they have seen startups succeed, which can positively influence your own outlook on your venture.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/21/16

@ Y Combinator

When an investor doesn't understand your business, view it as an opportunity to educate them rather than taking it personally.

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Garry Tan

05/21/25

@ Vanta

First-time founders often have a 'beginner's mind' that allows them to approach problems without biases, which is a significant advantage.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Bad advice from well-known investors can mislead entrepreneurs; it's better to admit uncertainty and direct them to someone more knowledgeable than to provide incorrect guidance.