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Y Combinator Cast

05/21/16

@ Y Combinator

Every Monday, I would publish a blog post that explained a specific term or concept related to fundraising.

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Fundraising Panel at Female Founders Conference 2016

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising Panel at Female Founders Conference 2016

05/21/16

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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

We're going to have two lectures on fundraising; this one is a high-level overview, and next week my partner Kirsty will do a deep dive into the mechanics of fundraising.

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Kat Mañalac

08/17/17

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising is a significant challenge for founders, and it's crucial to share experiences and insights about it.

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Sam Altman

09/25/24

@ David Perell

I write something every weekend and share it with a small group, which helps me explore ideas and clarify my thoughts.

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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

We have an amazing set of resources in our library on fundraising, including Paul Graham's essays, which have aged well and will help you a lot.

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Danielle Morrill

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

I learned that I didn't really know anything about fundraising or venture capital, which was a significant realization for me.

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Avni Patel Thompson

01/31/19

@ Y Combinator

I conducted monthly investor updates to maintain transparency about our financial health and operational challenges.

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Sam Altman

09/25/24

@ David Perell

I started writing a personal blog to practice my writing skills, inspired by Paul Graham's impactful writing that helps startup founders.

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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

If you're raising funds, clearly explain how the money will be used to achieve specific milestones, such as hiring staff or reaching revenue targets.

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Chase Adam

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

During our time at Y Combinator, we learned the importance of focusing on one key metric, which for us was average weekly donations.