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Dalton Caldwell

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Trust in the founders is essential; if you feel uncertain about their honesty, it's a red flag that may disqualify them from consideration.

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YC

Dalton Caldwell - Startup Investor School Day 2

@ Y Combinator

Dalton Caldwell - Startup Investor School Day 2

03/07/18

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Naval Ravikant

10/29/15

@ Tim Ferriss

If a founder is willing to do something unfair to make me happy, that's a red flag. Integrity is about having core values that transcend financial incentives.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/18/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders with a proven track record of building valuable products should feel confident in their instincts and trust their gut more than they think.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

It's essential for founders to use their own product and feel proud of it; if they can't, it raises questions about its value to others.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

It's critical to find great founders; if they are better than you, they will have better insights and know more, allowing you to trust their vision.

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Reid Hoffman

11/05/14

@ YC Root Access

To trust someone enough to be a co-founder, you should have extensive conversations about beliefs, work styles, and potential disagreements before starting a company together.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Trust is crucial; untrustworthy behavior can prevent investors from writing checks.

PB

Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investors should be cautious of founders who have easy backup plans; true commitment is essential for startup success.

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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Investors should be diligent in choosing whom to work with, as some well-known investors can be problematic and may not have the founders' best interests at heart.

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Marc Andreessen

06/11/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The relationship between venture firms and founders is crucial; deep trust is built early on, and it's challenging to establish that trust later in the company's lifecycle.