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Pejman Nozad

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Despite a rough start with poor investment outcomes, I focused on connecting people and hosting events to build my network.

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Elad Gil and Pejman Nozad - Startup Investor School Day 3

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Elad Gil and Pejman Nozad - Startup Investor School Day 3

03/09/18

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Pejman Nozad

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

I learned the importance of networking and building relationships, which helped me transition from selling carpets to investing in startups.

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Blake Scholl

02/15/25

@ Y Combinator

Networking was crucial; I started with no connections in the aerospace industry and reached out to as many people as possible for advice.

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Andrew Mason

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

During meetings with potential partners, I focused on connecting as humans first, which helped in building relationships despite the competitive landscape.

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Liz Wessel

05/21/16

@ Y Combinator

I leveraged personal connections to get introductions to investors, which was crucial in raising my first million before Y Combinator.

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Mark Zuckerberg

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

I believe in pouring resources into connecting people, even if it's not profitable in the short term.

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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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Tyler Bosmeny

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

Using your network is crucial for finding prospects; many of my earliest deals came from connections.

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Urska Srsen

06/01/16

@ Y Combinator

Despite my art background, I followed my passion into the startup world, even though I initially felt unqualified and struggled with self-doubt.

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Dan Siroker

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

After graduating, I focused entirely on my startup but struggled to achieve profitability, which taught me the importance of having paying customers.