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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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Jessica Mah at Female Founders Conference 2014

@ Y Combinator

Jessica Mah at Female Founders Conference 2014

03/13/14

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Sam Altman

08/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Successful founders possess a confident and definite view of the future, which correlates with their ability to lead and inspire their teams, even in the face of doubt.

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03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

I look for founders who are self-aware and confident, but who also take risks before raising their seed round.

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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders should be proactive in making tough decisions to steer their startups towards profitability, rather than relying on external pressures or advice.

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Mark Pincus

02/28/25

@ a16z speedrun

Founders must prepare for a challenging journey, aligning their investors and team on the understanding that the path to success will be bumpy and filled with tough decisions.

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Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

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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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Invest in founders who have a strong track record and the capability to lead their companies effectively, even if the market is tough.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I believe that the best founders are often opinionated and willing to make uncomfortable decisions, which can be difficult for others to work with.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I believe that the best founders are often opinionated and willing to make uncomfortable decisions, which can be difficult for others to work with.

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Vinod Khosla

04/02/25

@ South Park Commons

As a founder, it's essential to set the tone with your investors, encouraging them to provide constructive criticism rather than just positive affirmations.