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YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/30/21

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When comparing yourself as a founder, aim to emulate successful companies with significant revenue, rather than just those with high valuations.

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YC Founders Made These Fundraising Mistakes

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YC Founders Made These Fundraising Mistakes

11/30/21

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/01/23

@ Y Combinator

Founders should focus on creating valuable products rather than superficially copying successful companies.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing out of pity for founders rarely yields returns; focus on strong, capable founders instead.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

06/21/24

@ Y Combinator

The key to building a successful startup is to focus on creating a great business rather than getting caught up in the noise of inflated valuations and market trends.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Investors evaluate founders by comparing them to previous successful ones, and a rejection can occur if a founder doesn't match that pattern or ranks lower than others currently pitching.

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Avni Patel Thompson

03/03/18

@ Y Combinator

If you're going to pursue a startup, aim for something big and impactful, rather than settling for a smaller venture.

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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Invest in founders who have a strong track record and the capability to lead their companies effectively, even if the market is tough.

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Dalton Caldwell

07/12/19

@ Y Combinator

Successful founders focus on their product, customers, revenue, and team, rather than getting distracted by the noise in the startup ecosystem, such as fundraising news and social media chatter.

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Brad Flora

08/27/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders sometimes mistakenly believe they should sell to startups just because other successful companies did, without understanding the unique challenges involved.

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Tom Blomfield

07/26/24

@ Y Combinator

As a small startup, it's better to highlight your strengths, like direct access to founders, rather than trying to appear larger than you are.