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Y Combinator Cast

09/24/24

@ Y Combinator

Investors often advise late-stage founders to hire a large management team and delegate responsibilities, which can lead to a loss of direct involvement in the company's operations.

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What Founder Mode Really Means

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What Founder Mode Really Means

09/24/24

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Y Combinator Cast

09/24/24

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The core message for late-stage founders is that hiring executives and creating management layers can disconnect you from the day-to-day operations of your company.

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03/09/18

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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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04/30/22

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Investors often reject pitches because they don't see the founder as capable of leading a large organization, which is a significant concern during the investment process.

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New founders often feel the need to hire more employees to gain status, while experienced founders prefer smaller teams to avoid the challenges of managing larger companies.

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It's common for founders to want to hire an executive team prematurely, influenced by the success stories of established companies, but this can be misguided without product-market fit.

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It's important for founders to stay close to their product and customers, avoiding the trap of over-delegating early on.

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It's crucial to avoid 'hero mode' where founders try to do everything themselves; instead, they should hire more team members to manage workload effectively.

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If investors are dictating actions to a founder, it indicates a deeper problem within the company structure that needs to be addressed.

Y Combinator Cast

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As a late-stage founder, you may feel like you're operating a marionette, detached from the actual work being done in your company.