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Y Combinator Cast

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for founders to pitch to many investors to gather consistent feedback, as only then can they determine if the reasons for rejection are valid data points.

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Investors Said No, Now What?

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Investors Said No, Now What?

04/30/22

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Brad Flora

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

It's common for founders to hear the same reasons for rejection from multiple investors, which can indicate a broader issue that needs to be addressed rather than a specific flaw.

Y Combinator Cast

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Investors evaluate founders by comparing them to previous successful ones, and a rejection can occur if a founder doesn't match that pattern or ranks lower than others currently pitching.

Y Combinator Cast

12/26/16

@ Y Combinator

Pitch practice helps founders gain real experience pitching to investors who are unfamiliar with their startups.

Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important for new angel investors to meet with many founders and companies to make educated judgments about investments.

Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important for investors to challenge founders on their decisions, as this can lead to better outcomes and improvements in the startup's direction.

Brad Flora

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often mistakenly believe that the reasons investors provide for rejection are the actual problems with their startup, rather than considering other potential issues.

Y Combinator Cast

02/08/25

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for founders to engage directly with users and the market rather than relying on external opinions to gauge their startup's potential.

Kathryn Minshew

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

Understanding your users and their needs is crucial, especially when facing rejection from investors.

Y Combinator Cast

12/17/21

@ Y Combinator

Smart founders recognize that investors have their own goals and incentives, and they should consider these when evaluating investment pitches instead of accepting them blindly.