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Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders shouldn't adopt the mindset of venture capitalists, as it can lead to a misalignment with their true goals and passions.

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Why Founders Shouldn't Think Like Investors

@ Y Combinator

Why Founders Shouldn't Think Like Investors

03/22/24

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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders should be proactive in making tough decisions to steer their startups towards profitability, rather than relying on external pressures or advice.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should adopt a mindset where no task is beneath them, focusing solely on achieving product-market fit and serving customers effectively.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/01/25

@ Y Combinator

Young founders often prioritize what investors want over solving problems they genuinely care about, which can hinder their potential.

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Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should focus on areas where they have personal experience and knowledge, rather than relying solely on investor frameworks for assessing opportunities.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/06/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should not take rejection from venture capitalists personally; it's often a matter of business viability rather than personal merit.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

To overcome the mindset of thinking like an investor, founders should unlearn skills that don't serve them in early-stage startups and embrace a beginner's mindset.

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Travis Kalanick

04/11/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

Investors should focus on capital allocation rather than trying to be founder-friendly; the best investors are those who do the least harm to the founder's vision.

YC

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.

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Brad Flora

04/09/22

@ Y Combinator

It's a dangerous mindset for founders to think they must beat their competitors to succeed, which distracts them from focusing on their own customers and product development.