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Y Combinator Cast

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising is a numbers game; the more meetings you have, the more likely you are to get a yes after going through many no's.

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Fundraising Panel at Female Founders Conference 2015

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising Panel at Female Founders Conference 2015

02/24/15

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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

A successful fundraiser improves with each meeting; practice your pitch and learn from the feedback you receive to enhance your approach.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

During fundraising, focus on meetings that are likely to lead to investment. If a conversation isn't going in a favorable direction, steer it back to the path that leads to funding.

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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

While fundraising, you will hear 'no' a lot and reasons why your startup may not succeed, but you should never believe that; resilience and belief in your vision are crucial.

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Jessica Livingston

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising can be a slow and demoralizing process, especially when trying to convince the first few investors to back your idea.

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Casey Neistat

11/01/17

@ Y Combinator

In fundraising and creative work, the most consistent factor in success is relentless effort and tenacity.

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Chase Adam

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

People are often too nice to say no, which can lead to endless waiting and frustration in fundraising efforts.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising is fundamentally about believing in what you're doing and proving its value to others. If you know your product is good and can demonstrate traction, you're already ahead of the game.

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Liz Wessel

05/21/16

@ Y Combinator

I prepared for fundraising by knowing our numbers inside and out, which allowed me to confidently answer any questions investors had during meetings.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

08/18/23

@ Y Combinator

Raising money is a game that requires strategic thinking, as meetings can often go terribly wrong, leading you to question your purpose in running a company.