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Y Combinator Cast

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

As an investor, one of the worst things you can do is follow the crowd; the best investment decisions are often those that others overlook.

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Dalton Caldwell - Startup Investor School Day 2

@ Y Combinator

Dalton Caldwell - Startup Investor School Day 2

03/07/18

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Sam Lessin

05/17/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

The best investments come from betting on unconventional ideas that others overlook, rather than following the crowd into popular trends.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Many investors mistakenly follow trends set by others, like benchmark investments, without conducting their own due diligence, which can lead to poor investment decisions.

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Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Investors often respond to ideas that are popular or trending, which can mislead founders into thinking they should follow the crowd rather than pursue their own insights.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

As an investor, be prepared to take risks and accept that you might look foolish or be wrong about your investment choices.

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Vlad Tenev

05/21/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

Many new investors make the mistake of buying stocks based on social media trends rather than doing their own research and making informed decisions.

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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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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Most investments won't succeed, and it's easy to overthink and miss good opportunities; I try not to let past failures cloud my judgment.

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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

To be a good angel investor, you need to follow your passion but avoid emotional decision-making, as it can lead to bad investments.

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Michael Seibel

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

The most hyped investments on demo day are often not the best; the crowd's perception can be misleading.