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Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Thinking like a VC often involves analyzing markets and trends, which can distract founders from focusing on their unique startup vision.

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YC

Why Founders Shouldn't Think Like Investors

@ Y Combinator

Why Founders Shouldn't Think Like Investors

03/22/24

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Y Combinator Cast

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Young founders often prioritize what investors want over solving problems they genuinely care about, which can hinder their potential.

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Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders shouldn't adopt the mindset of venture capitalists, as it can lead to a misalignment with their true goals and passions.

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Michael Seibel

04/09/22

@ Y Combinator

As Y Combinator partners, we often see founders become overly focused on their competitors, which can lead to fear overshadowing their excitement for their own company.

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During the Y Combinator batch, founders often become super focused on growth and scaling, but they can get distracted by numerous tasks that don't contribute to their core goals.

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Brad Flora

04/09/22

@ Y Combinator

It's a dangerous mindset for founders to think they must beat their competitors to succeed, which distracts them from focusing on their own customers and product development.

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Y Combinator Cast

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@ Y Combinator

Investors often focus on macro-level analysis, but successful founders must excel at micro-level execution to get their startups off the ground.

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Y Combinator Cast

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Successful founders often have unique insights from direct experience in their industry, which can lead to innovative solutions that investors might overlook.

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Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

When founders present their ideas in a way that mimics large companies, they may overlook the fundamental aspects of their startup, such as customer traction and product-market fit.

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Michael Seibel

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Overthinking can be a founder's biggest mistake, leading to stress and indecision due to the lack of constraints and guidance in a startup environment.