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Morgan DeBaun

08/03/17

@ Y Combinator

I advise female founders, especially Black women, to be unapologetic about their big vision and not to wait for validation from others.

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Morgan DeBaun on Reaching 20M Millennials - With Kat Manalac at the Female Founders Conference

@ Y Combinator

Morgan DeBaun on Reaching 20M Millennials - With Kat Manalac at the Female Founders Conference

08/03/17

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Avni Patel Thompson

03/03/18

@ Y Combinator

For female founders, the most important step is to start, regardless of the obstacles; taking big swings is crucial for success.

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Shana Fisher

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

I encourage founders to dream big and pursue meaningful projects rather than just creating another app; authenticity in your vision is key.

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Jessica Mah

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

I encourage all founders to define what kind of leader they want to be, especially during tough times, and to do so with absolute and unapologetic confidence.

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03/09/21

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It's important to recognize that many founders do not fit the typical mold, and the presence of women of color in entrepreneurship is inspiring and essential.

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Elli Sharef

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

Having a deep-rooted sense of confidence in your abilities and in your company is crucial for women founders.

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Severin Hacker

05/19/25

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

I believe the best founders do not need investor validation, but they should have supportive investors who believe in their vision.

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It's important for founders to give themselves permission to not excel at everything and to focus on what truly drives their business forward.

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Avni Patel Thompson

03/03/18

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I believe that underrepresented founders face unique challenges, and it's crucial to focus on growth to prove you deserve funding.

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Vidit Aatrey

05/22/19

@ Y Combinator

My best advice for aspiring Indian founders is to stay very close to users and challenge existing assumptions about their needs.