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Dalton Caldwell

05/26/22

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising can lead to many painful experiences, and it's common to feel wronged when expectations aren't met during the process.

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How To Deal With Setbacks

@ Y Combinator

05/26/22

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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising can be one of the hardest parts of starting a company, and while it may seem like an open market, it's often not rational or fair.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/29/22

@ Y Combinator

Many founders mistakenly believe their fundraising experience will mirror that of others based on anecdotal evidence, leading to unrealistic expectations about their own fundraising efforts.

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Chase Adam

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

People are often too nice to say no, which can lead to endless waiting and frustration in fundraising efforts.

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Jessica Livingston

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising can be a slow and demoralizing process, especially when trying to convince the first few investors to back your idea.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Many founders mistakenly believe that fundraising is about more than just raising money to build a successful company, which can lead to misalignment with investor expectations.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/21/22

@ Y Combinator

People often only hear about successful fundraisers, which creates a false impression that everyone is raising money easily, while unsuccessful attempts go unnoticed.

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Kat Mañalac

08/17/17

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising is a significant challenge for founders, and it's crucial to share experiences and insights about it.

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Kofi Ampadu

05/06/25

@ a16z

Fundraising isn't just about securing cash; it's about finding the right partners who believe in your vision and can help you bring it to life.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/29/22

@ Y Combinator

The fundraising landscape is not a uniform market; it's influenced by various factors, and many founders fail to recognize that their situation may differ significantly from others.