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Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

It's acceptable to pursue ideas that don't require venture capital, as most businesses don't need it to succeed.

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Dalton Caldwell - All About Pivoting

@ Y Combinator

08/30/19

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/06/24

@ Y Combinator

Some businesses genuinely require upfront capital to succeed, and venture capital can provide that necessary funding when other options are limited.

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Michael Seibel

06/22/17

@ Y Combinator

Investors look for transformative ideas and significant market opportunities; simply having a neat business idea is not enough to attract venture capital.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/06/24

@ Y Combinator

Building a successful small business can be just as valuable as a venture-backed startup, and it can generate millions of dollars without needing venture capital.

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Michael Seibel

02/06/24

@ Y Combinator

The vast majority of businesses should not raise venture capital, as venture capitalists are not interested in investing in most businesses.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/12/24

@ Y Combinator

Even if you don't believe in the theories about needing a business co-founder, you can find examples of successful companies that didn't have one.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/21/16

@ Y Combinator

Not every business needs to fundraise; many successful companies have built profitability without raising money.

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Blake Scholl

02/15/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders don't need to be limited by their formal credentials; the most ambitious startup ideas can often be surprisingly achievable and may be hiding in plain sight.

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Peter Thiel

04/02/15

@ Mercatus Center

We should focus on starting more good businesses rather than just increasing the number of startups, as not all ideas are worth pursuing.

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Michael Seibel

02/06/24

@ Y Combinator

No one is forcing you to start a VC-backed company; if you prefer bootstrapping, that's a valid choice and can be revisited later if needed.