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Y Combinator Cast

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

Transparency with your team during fundraising is crucial. Sharing both good and bad news helps maintain trust and keeps everyone aligned on the company's goals.

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Fundraising Panel at Female Founders Conference 2015

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising Panel at Female Founders Conference 2015

02/24/15

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Y Combinator Cast

11/01/17

@ Y Combinator

Maintaining team morale and trust is essential, even when you can't share all the details about the company's future.

Brad Flora

02/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders should communicate transparently with stakeholders about spending, especially after raising significant funds, to avoid misallocating resources.

Y Combinator Cast

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investors should maintain transparency with founders regarding their rights and any changes to their agreements, fostering a strong relationship.

Mathilde Collin

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

Real transparency means sharing all information that helps employees do their jobs better and answer their questions, while avoiding sharing details that could raise unnecessary concerns.

Bipul Sinha

06/06/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

We focused on transparency and open communication in our organization to build trust and ensure everyone understood the company's direction and performance.

Keith Rabois

04/20/17

@ Y Combinator

Transparency in a company is essential; all employees should have access to information, including board meeting notes, to foster a culture of openness.

Jason Citron

04/29/25

@ a16z speedrun

I believe in being honest with my team during tough times; involving them in decisions helps get the best ideas and buy-in, even when half the team doubts the project.

Avni Patel Thompson

01/31/19

@ Y Combinator

I had to balance transparency with kindness when discussing the company's future with my team, especially as we grew larger.

Daniel Lereya

04/27/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

We believe in radical transparency, sharing as much information as possible with our employees to foster a culture of trust and collaboration, even as a public company.