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Chase Adam

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

We decided to set an arbitrary deadline for fundraising, which surprisingly motivated people to make decisions within that timeframe.

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Chase Adam at Startup School NY 2014

@ Y Combinator

06/20/14

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Anatoly Yakovenko

06/13/25

@ a16z crypto

I had to make tough decisions during a crisis, including shrinking the team and raising funds, which ultimately extended our runway and allowed us to launch successfully despite market challenges.

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Olivier Pomel

06/14/24

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

I think the early challenges in fundraising were beneficial because they instilled a culture of discipline and efficiency that has contributed to our long-term success.

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Ron Conway

10/27/13

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to keep the fundraising process moving quickly by getting a term sheet as soon as possible, as investors tend to delay decisions.

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Olga Vidisheva

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

I brought on two technical co-founders who started building the website, and while they were working, I decided it was time to fundraise.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

Deadlines in filmmaking can drive creativity and efficiency, pushing you to make quick decisions and produce work that might not have happened otherwise.

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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Events force actions; creating deadlines within your company can help align teams and drive decision-making effectively.

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Daniel Lereya

04/27/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Using timeboxed deadlines, or 'traps', helps us drive focus, avoid scope creep, and deliver faster results, proving that constraints can enhance creativity and productivity.

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Emmett Shear

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Despite not having a good idea, we managed to raise money before launching the platform because people believed in us.

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Raising money too early can force you into a rush to pivot, which may lead to poor decisions; it's better to wait until your idea is working.