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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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A Conversation with Elad Gil

@ Y Combinator

10/18/18

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Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

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Investors should maintain a supportive role, helping founders navigate challenges rather than prioritizing their own interests, which can lead to detrimental outcomes for the startup.

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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders should be proactive in making tough decisions to steer their startups towards profitability, rather than relying on external pressures or advice.

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Vinod Khosla

04/02/25

@ South Park Commons

As a founder, it's essential to set the tone with your investors, encouraging them to provide constructive criticism rather than just positive affirmations.

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It's crucial for co-founders to engage in healthy debates and discussions to reach agreements that benefit the startup.

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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

I prefer to directly challenge founders on their ideas to gauge their confidence and ability to handle criticism.

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02/08/25

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It's crucial for founders to engage directly with users and the market rather than relying on external opinions to gauge their startup's potential.

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09/24/24

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If investors are dictating actions to a founder, it indicates a deeper problem within the company structure that needs to be addressed.

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08/18/23

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As a founder, it's important to believe the 'no' from investors but not necessarily the reasons behind it, as they often lack transparency.

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Mark Pincus

02/28/25

@ a16z speedrun

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.