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Aydin Senkut

04/16/25

@ EO

Measuring success in investment requires clear metrics, such as the number of successful exits from a portfolio of investments.

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From Google’s First PM to Backing 50 Unicorns — One Simple Rule | Felicis, Aydin Senkut

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From Google’s First PM to Backing 50 Unicorns — One Simple Rule | Felicis, Aydin Senkut

04/16/25

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Aydin Senkut

04/16/25

@ EO

Startups must focus on measuring the right metrics comprehensively to understand their performance and drive success.

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Tom Blomfield

12/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Avoid vanity metrics and focus on clear, actionable metrics that can guide your startup's strategy and decision-making processes.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Valuation matters, but it shouldn't be the sole focus; understanding the potential return on investment is crucial, as a single successful investment can significantly outweigh losses from others.

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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

The primary metric should be a lagging indicator of success, reflecting real value delivered, like revenue from customers who have already paid for your product.

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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Investors are biased towards metrics that may not prioritize the startup's survival, focusing instead on growth and revenue.

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Michael Seibel

04/01/22

@ Y Combinator

Successful founders know their metrics intimately, discussing them with precision rather than vague estimates.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Investors can help guide startups by encouraging transparency about financial metrics like runway and burn rate, which are essential for maintaining focus and discipline.

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Dan Hockenmaier

06/27/19

@ Y Combinator

Paid marketing should be measurable and tied to specific metrics, especially in the later stages of a startup's growth.

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Ken Griffin

05/01/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Being a successful investor involves overcoming emotional biases and making rational decisions, often aided by colleagues who provide critical perspectives.