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Jason Citron

11/25/24

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

Having a financial cushion allows founders to turn down acquisition offers and focus on building a generational company.

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Jason Citron, Co-Founder/CEO @Discord: The Untold Story Behind Scaling to 200M Users | E1230

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

Jason Citron, Co-Founder/CEO @Discord: The Untold Story Behind Scaling to 200M Users | E1230

11/25/24

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Michael Seibel

06/09/22

@ Y Combinator

Having extra funding helps founders approach fundraising with confidence, making it easier to negotiate and plan without being influenced by fear.

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Reshma Shetty

07/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Raising more money can be beneficial for a founder's mission, as it can mean the difference between success and failure, even if it leads to some dilution.

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Y Combinator Cast

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@ Y Combinator

Founders who are less desperate for cash tend to retain more ownership of their companies and experience greater happiness and innovation.

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Jessica Livingston

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Most founders don't start their companies just to get hired by a larger organization; they aim to create something impactful and should avoid getting sidetracked by acquisition talks.

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Kathryn Minshew

05/07/16

@ Y Combinator

Raising more capital can be beneficial, as long as founders maintain control over spending and prioritize scrappiness.

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Kirsty Nathoo

04/28/17

@ Y Combinator

Investors prefer companies where founders are committed and cannot easily quit while retaining a large equity stake, as this reduces risk for their investment.

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Olivier Pomel

06/14/24

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Our approach to acquisitions focuses on finding companies whose founders want to build with us, rather than those looking to exit due to burnout.

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Y Combinator Cast

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It's crucial for founders to recognize when they are in a precarious financial situation and to act quickly to assess their runway and make necessary adjustments.

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Yotam Segev

05/09/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Acquiring a company can accelerate growth and momentum, allowing a startup to expand faster without draining core resources.