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Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

The hardest part about investing is deciding how to make investment decisions and organizing a consistent process to evaluate founders and their businesses.

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Elad Gil and Pejman Nozad - Startup Investor School Day 3

@ Y Combinator

Elad Gil and Pejman Nozad - Startup Investor School Day 3

03/09/18

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Vinod Khosla

01/09/19

@ Y Combinator

The hardest decision for entrepreneurs is figuring out whose advice to trust; it's crucial to seek advice from those who have relevant experience and have dealt with ambiguity.

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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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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Meeting founders and making investment decisions is more of an art than a science, and you often have to lose some money before becoming an expert.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Establishing a clear investment process is essential; it helps you avoid wishy-washy decisions and ensures you make optimal investment choices.

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Y Combinator Cast

08/18/23

@ Y Combinator

It's challenging to identify a great investor, especially for early-stage founders who often have limited options.

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Kevin Hale

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

Evaluating startup ideas is crucial because many founders struggle with choosing which idea to pursue, often feeling stuck or lacking conviction about their choices.

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Mark Pincus

02/28/25

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Founders must prepare for a challenging journey, aligning their investors and team on the understanding that the path to success will be bumpy and filled with tough decisions.

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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.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

When evaluating investments, it's crucial to have a clear process, even if that process is simply acknowledging that you don't have one yet.