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Lauren McCarthy

09/04/17

@ Y Combinator

Initially, I informed my dates about the project, but it shifted to revealing it afterward to avoid the conversation becoming solely about the project.

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Artist Lauren McCarthy Will Be Your Home's Brain

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Artist Lauren McCarthy Will Be Your Home's Brain

09/04/17

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Nate Blecharczyk

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

I was initially hesitant about the project because I was the engineer among designers, and I knew that projects can easily suffer from scope creep.

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Lauren McCarthy

09/04/17

@ Y Combinator

The project was somewhat successful; it helped me realize the limits I put on myself and allowed me to loosen up my identity during the dates.

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Avni Patel Thompson

01/31/19

@ Y Combinator

I communicated transparently with my team and investors about our financial situation, ensuring everyone understood the challenges we faced.

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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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Michael Seibel

09/24/19

@ Y Combinator

Instead of asking for a meeting upfront, present your project clearly and invite the investor to ask for more information, which gives you leverage.

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Diane Greene

08/05/17

@ Y Combinator

In 2012, I started a new venture in stealth mode because of the ambitious nature of the project and the high interest in my work.

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Reham Fagiri

12/15/18

@ Y Combinator

We communicated our startup plans to friends and family, who were initially skeptical but ultimately supportive of our decision to leave stable jobs.

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Matt Cutts

12/04/19

@ Y Combinator

When I started at Google, projects were assigned informally, often based on conversations during social events, like skiing trips.

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Kathryn Minshew

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

I had to be transparent with my first hire about our financial struggles, and luckily, she was understanding, which helped us maintain our reputation.