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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in startups is high-risk, and potential investors should be prepared for both significant upside and possible losses.

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Startup Investor School Preview with Geoff Ralston

@ Y Combinator

Startup Investor School Preview with Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in startups should not just be about making a difference; you should also consider the potential for returns on your investment.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investors should be patient and understand that investing in startups is a long-term game, requiring support through the company's ups and downs.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

08/23/24

@ Y Combinator

Investors often chase opportunities in startups, hoping to profit from future growth, which can lead to inflated valuations that may not be sustainable.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in startups is complex, and understanding whether to put more money into a company requires deep conversations and analysis.

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Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

The startup journey is inherently high-risk and requires a commitment to solving real problems, rather than just analyzing market potential.

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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Reid Hoffman

11/05/14

@ YC Root Access

Entrepreneurs are often seen as risk-takers, but it's crucial to make coherent bets on risks, as significant opportunities come with associated risks.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

06/21/24

@ Y Combinator

Investors treating startup investments like stock investments led to unrealistic expectations, as they applied public market valuation metrics to early-stage companies, which have much higher failure rates.

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Michael Seibel

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in startups is like baseball; most of the time, you're going to strike out, so it's important to remain calm and not over-intellectualize decisions.