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YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

The key takeaway for founders is to believe the no and not the why, maintaining confidence and understanding that there are always more investors to approach.

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YC

Investors Said No, Now What?

@ Y Combinator

04/30/22

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Michael Seibel

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

When an investor says no, founders should believe the no and not the reasons given, as this helps maintain their confidence and focus on their expertise.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

08/18/23

@ Y Combinator

As a founder, it's important to believe the 'no' from investors but not necessarily the reasons behind it, as they often lack transparency.

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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

While fundraising, you will hear 'no' a lot and reasons why your startup may not succeed, but you should never believe that; resilience and belief in your vision are crucial.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for founders to pitch to many investors to gather consistent feedback, as only then can they determine if the reasons for rejection are valid data points.

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Ooshma Garg

09/08/18

@ Y Combinator

When pitching to investors, it's important to focus on the potential for significant growth rather than hedging against failure; confidence in your vision is key.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/17/21

@ Y Combinator

Smart founders recognize that investors have their own goals and incentives, and they should consider these when evaluating investment pitches instead of accepting them blindly.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders often need to build conviction in their own ideas before seeking validation from others, including investors.

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Nirav Patel

05/20/25

@ EO

The key lesson is to not give up; resiliency is the most important trait in a startup, and you must be willing to keep finding solutions.

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Brad Flora

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often mistakenly believe that the reasons investors provide for rejection are the actual problems with their startup, rather than considering other potential issues.