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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Great founders can articulate their vision clearly and move quickly; if I struggle to understand their plan, it's a red flag.

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Paul Buchheit - Startup Investor School Day 2

@ Y Combinator

Paul Buchheit - Startup Investor School Day 2

03/07/18

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

When evaluating founders, I look for their willingness to act decisively and quickly, rather than delaying for complex plans.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

The founders are critical to a startup's success; I evaluate them based on their communication skills and depth of understanding.

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Reid Hoffman

11/05/14

@ YC Root Access

The ability to articulate a clear mission and target is vital for a founder to assemble a supportive network and attract investors and employees.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/12/24

@ Y Combinator

Hard tech founders possess a high clarity of vision for the future of their companies, despite facing tactical risks.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/12/24

@ Y Combinator

The best hard tech founders possess a clear vision of the future and understand how to compress timelines to prove commercial viability.

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Y Combinator Cast

06/01/16

@ Y Combinator

It's important for founders to clearly communicate what they do in a way that anyone, including their grandparents, can understand, as this aids in word-of-mouth growth.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for Founders to validate their ideas quickly to avoid wasting time on concepts that don't resonate with users.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

As investors, we need to move fast and assess if founders are also moving quickly; asking about their recent accomplishments can provide insight.

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Reid Hoffman

04/18/17

@ Y Combinator

To identify great founders, it's crucial to understand their mindset and how they navigate the unique challenges of their domain.