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Y Combinator Cast

09/18/18

@ Y Combinator

When we announced the acquisition, I was worried the team would be upset, but instead, they cheered, which was a beautiful moment for me as a founder.

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Female Founders Conference - Mountain View

@ Y Combinator

Female Founders Conference - Mountain View

09/18/18

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Zach Perret

05/27/25

@ Acquired

The emotional response from employees during the acquisition announcement was intense, as many had invested years into the company and had their identities tied to its success.

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Surbhi Sarna

09/30/23

@ Y Combinator

Signing the acquisition deal felt surreal, especially with my family by my side, marking a significant moment in my journey and securing the future of our product in women's health.

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Jason Citron

11/25/24

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

Investors were supportive when I decided to pivot from our game store after realizing it wasn't worth the investment, showing their confidence in our ability to figure things out.

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Ooshma Garg

04/19/16

@ Y Combinator

Despite initial struggles, we showed some growth, prompting an investor to suggest we raise a Series A round, which I eagerly prepared for.

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Mathilde Collin

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

After my co-founder was diagnosed with cancer, I realized that being happy and healthy is more important than the company itself, and I now emphasize this to new team members.

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Mark Zuckerberg

10/31/17

@ Y Combinator

After declining the offer, I felt fortunate that my belief in our direction paid off quickly, as we launched Newsfeed shortly after, which became one of the most used products globally.

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Avni Patel Thompson

01/31/19

@ Y Combinator

I had to balance transparency with kindness when discussing the company's future with my team, especially as we grew larger.

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Surbhi Sarna

09/30/23

@ Y Combinator

When I received an offer from Boston Scientific to buy my company for $275 million, it was a moment of disbelief after years of struggle and rejection.

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Russ Roberts

08/07/19

@ Y Combinator

The emotional aspect of giving your company away is significant; it's like turning over your child to someone else, which can be a brutal experience for founders.