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YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

Fear can lead founders to make irrational decisions, such as pivoting too quickly without proper validation of their ideas.

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YC

Building Confidence In Yourself and Your Ideas

@ Y Combinator

Building Confidence In Yourself and Your Ideas

03/01/24

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

Fear can cloud judgment and lead to poor decision-making; it's important to recognize this and not let it hinder your progress as a founder.

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Michael Seibel

11/30/21

@ Y Combinator

Fear-based decision-making can lead founders to fundraise before their product is ready, especially if they believe their product is bad and fear failure.

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Brad Flora

03/16/22

@ Y Combinator

The fear of a negative reaction can paralyze founders, causing them to focus on an idealized version of their launch rather than the reality of getting their product out there.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/18/24

@ Y Combinator

It's common for founders with expertise to feel fearful and second-guess their ideas, while those without expertise may be overly confident in their assumptions.

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Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

Fear of admitting weakness or defeat can prevent founders from pivoting, as they may feel that doing so means giving up.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Many founders work on the wrong thing before discovering the right one, often internalizing a fear of failure.

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Erin Frey

06/03/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders often deal with an incredible fear of failure, which can lead to negative emotions before important events like pitch meetings.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

It's important for founders to understand that the perception of needing to grow rapidly can lead to poor decision-making, such as overspending or neglecting financial health.

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Michael Seibel

04/09/22

@ Y Combinator

As Y Combinator partners, we often see founders become overly focused on their competitors, which can lead to fear overshadowing their excitement for their own company.