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Y Combinator Cast

02/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Investors can help guide startups by encouraging transparency about financial metrics like runway and burn rate, which are essential for maintaining focus and discipline.

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The Right (And Wrong) Way To Spend Money At Your Startup

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The Right (And Wrong) Way To Spend Money At Your Startup

02/13/25

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Tom Blomfield

12/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Include burn rate and runway in investor updates; these metrics are crucial for understanding your startup's financial health.

Y Combinator Cast

04/28/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders should know key metrics like cash position and burn rate to communicate effectively with investors.

Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Investors are biased towards metrics that may not prioritize the startup's survival, focusing instead on growth and revenue.

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Investors should maintain a supportive role, helping founders navigate challenges rather than prioritizing their own interests, which can lead to detrimental outcomes for the startup.

Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important for investors to challenge founders on their decisions, as this can lead to better outcomes and improvements in the startup's direction.

Y Combinator Cast

02/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Many startups fail because they don't communicate effectively with their investors, leading to a lack of awareness about their financial status and spending mistakes.

Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

When a startup is failing, it's important to communicate openly with investors and ensure that employees are not left in the dark.

Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to be honest about your startup's current status and to regularly fill out your primary metric and goals to maintain accountability and track progress effectively.

Y Combinator Cast

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for founders to recognize when they are in a precarious financial situation and to act quickly to assess their runway and make necessary adjustments.