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Y Combinator Cast

04/25/24

@ Y Combinator

The failure of many crypto startups has negatively impacted the perception of all startups, leading to a reluctance among founders to pursue new ventures in this space.

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Lightcone: Consumer is back, What’s getting funded now, The vibes immaculate

@ Y Combinator

Lightcone: Consumer is back, What’s getting funded now, The vibes immaculate

04/25/24

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04/25/24

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There has been a significant decrease in crypto-related startups in the latest funding round, despite a recent bull run in cryptocurrency markets.

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06/21/24

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Investors treating startup investments like stock investments led to unrealistic expectations, as they applied public market valuation metrics to early-stage companies, which have much higher failure rates.

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04/09/22

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Many founders fail to recognize that most startups, including their competitors, are likely to struggle, and that the common outcome is that many will not succeed.

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I think the European startup ecosystem suffers from a lack of ambition and a fear of success among founders.

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02/10/22

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The reason there aren't more successful startups isn't due to a lack of good ideas or funding, but because many people are unwilling to endure the difficult early stages of building a startup.

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01/27/22

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Taking money from investors comes with accountability; if a startup fails to deliver, it can lead to lasting damage to the founder's reputation.

Brad Flora

04/30/22

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Founders often mistakenly believe that the reasons investors provide for rejection are the actual problems with their startup, rather than considering other potential issues.

Jessica Livingston

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The biggest cause of startup failure is not creating something that people want, which often leads to founders losing momentum and focus on their original vision.

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The overall sentiment in the startup ecosystem is positive, with many founders demonstrating strong capabilities and a willingness to innovate.