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Y Combinator Cast

04/30/22

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It's common for investors to change their minds about a founder after seeing significant progress, as initial rejections can be based on early impressions that may not reflect the founder's true potential.

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Investors Said No, Now What?

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Investors Said No, Now What?

04/30/22

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Y Combinator Cast

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Investors evaluate founders by comparing them to previous successful ones, and a rejection can occur if a founder doesn't match that pattern or ranks lower than others currently pitching.

Brad Flora

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often mistakenly believe that the reasons investors provide for rejection are the actual problems with their startup, rather than considering other potential issues.

Brad Flora

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

It's common for founders to hear the same reasons for rejection from multiple investors, which can indicate a broader issue that needs to be addressed rather than a specific flaw.

Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important for investors to challenge founders on their decisions, as this can lead to better outcomes and improvements in the startup's direction.

Y Combinator Cast

08/18/23

@ Y Combinator

As a founder, it's important to believe the 'no' from investors but not necessarily the reasons behind it, as they often lack transparency.

Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investors should understand that a 'no' from a founder doesn't mean forever; it often means 'not now' and can change later.

Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

It's common for founders' motivations to change over time, and many who initially planned to sell their company later find enduring reasons to continue.

Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Investors often have different incentives than founders, which can lead to misalignment in priorities.

Y Combinator Cast

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Investors often reject pitches because they don't see the founder as capable of leading a large organization, which is a significant concern during the investment process.