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Sam Altman

11/09/24

@ Y Combinator

After raising a round, it's not time for celebration; that's just the starting point, and the real work begins.

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How To Build The Future: Sam Altman

@ Y Combinator

11/09/24

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Emmett Shear

06/16/25

@ a16z speedrun

When it comes to valuation, don't get hung up on your first round's valuation; the most important thing is to close the round and get back to work.

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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Raising the next round of funding is often harder than founders anticipate, especially in a changing economic environment.

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Michael Seibel

05/26/22

@ Y Combinator

Many founders believe that once they secure a deal, everything will be easy, but often, the real work begins after the deal is made.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

Raising from many investors can create momentum, but managing a large number of investors can be challenging, often referred to as a 'party round.'

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Liz Wessel

05/21/16

@ Y Combinator

It's important to understand the implications of raising a large round, such as giving up control and how it affects future fundraising and equity distribution.

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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Raising funds can take time, and it's essential to build relationships with potential investors rather than rushing the process.

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Carolynn Levy

09/20/19

@ Y Combinator

While priced rounds are still a common method for raising funds, they typically occur later in a startup's lifecycle, often after initial fundraising through SAFEs or convertible notes.

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a16z crypto Cast

05/30/25

@ a16z crypto

After launching a token, it's important to view it as day one of ongoing work, not the end point, as the dynamics of community and market perception will significantly impact the project.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Many founders mistakenly believe that fundraising is about more than just raising money to build a successful company, which can lead to misalignment with investor expectations.