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Y Combinator Cast

08/18/23

@ Y Combinator

The best founders in the future will choose builder-focused venture capitalists, as the status games played by some VCs will no longer be effective.

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Startup Experts Share Their Investor Horror Stories

@ Y Combinator

Startup Experts Share Their Investor Horror Stories

08/18/23

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a16z Cast

04/29/25

@ a16z

Venture capital is unique in that top firms tend to remain dominant for decades, as the best entrepreneurs prefer to work with the best VCs.

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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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Mark Pincus

02/28/25

@ a16z speedrun

The role of a founder has evolved; founders are no longer just employees of venture capitalists, but must take control of their vision and direction.

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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.

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Marc Andreessen

06/11/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The current venture capital environment requires firms to adapt to the changing market dynamics, focusing on providing value to founders in ways that align with modern business needs.

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Marc Andreessen

06/11/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The current venture capital environment requires firms to adapt to the changing market dynamics, focusing on providing value to founders in ways that align with modern business needs.

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a16z Cast

04/29/25

@ a16z

The venture capital landscape is evolving, with a clear trend towards either high-scale firms or specialized seed investors, leaving mid-sized firms without a clear value proposition.

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a16z Cast

04/29/25

@ a16z

Venture capital has historically been overfunded, which creates a competitive environment where founders often face multiple venture capitalists vying for their attention.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing out of pity for founders rarely yields returns; focus on strong, capable founders instead.