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Justin Kan

05/27/21

@ Justin Kan

During a dinner with an investor, the conversation turned to ayahuasca, which was quite distracting given the stress we were under at the time.

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Was Starting Twitch A Mistake? - The OnlyFriends Show Ep #6

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Was Starting Twitch A Mistake? - The OnlyFriends Show Ep #6

05/27/21

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JK

Justin Kan

05/27/21

@ Justin Kan

We were working 12 to 15 hours a day, six or seven days a week, and I didn't want to go to a dinner with our investor, but we felt we had to attend.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

08/18/23

@ Y Combinator

In a meeting with a famous VC, the investor wasted time asking about my co-founder’s Chinese language skills instead of focusing on our business pitch, which felt inappropriate and frustrating.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

08/18/23

@ Y Combinator

During the meeting, the investor was eating lunch, had his shoes off, and even smoked a cigarette in the office, creating a bizarre and uncomfortable atmosphere.

NB

Nate Blecharczyk

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

During investor meetings, we faced challenges, including one investor leaving mid-pitch, which highlighted our lack of readiness.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

08/18/23

@ Y Combinator

In one of my worst investor meetings, I was kept waiting for hours by an investor known for making founders wait, which set a negative tone for the meeting.

DH

David Hua

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Investors needed to become comfortable with the cannabis context before committing, which involved many introductory meetings to explain the industry.

JL

Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

I remember a founder who interrupted their co-founder during an interview, which raised concerns about their teamwork and communication.

SA

Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Engaging in acquisition conversations can be distracting and demoralizing. Founders should only entertain such discussions if they are genuinely willing to sell the company.

AC

Adora Cheung

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

In a pivotal meeting, I asked an investor for $25,000 to expand our operations, and he agreed without hesitation, which was a huge relief for us.