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Ben Silbermann

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Even rich investors are influenced by free cookies; they are just people who might be wrong despite their experience.

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Ben Silbermann at Startup School 2012

@ Y Combinator

10/25/13

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Shana Fisher

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

Investors often don't know anything, and their feedback can be subjective; it's important to find the right investors who are open-minded.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Many investors mistakenly follow trends set by others, like benchmark investments, without conducting their own due diligence, which can lead to poor investment decisions.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

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Bad advice from well-known investors can mislead entrepreneurs; it's better to admit uncertainty and direct them to someone more knowledgeable than to provide incorrect guidance.

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Ken Griffin

05/01/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Legendary investors recognize their advantages and act decisively, while also being able to move on from mistakes without emotional attachment, viewing losses as learning experiences.

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Ken Griffin

05/01/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Being a successful investor involves overcoming emotional biases and making rational decisions, often aided by colleagues who provide critical perspectives.

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Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Investors often respond to ideas that are popular or trending, which can mislead founders into thinking they should follow the crowd rather than pursue their own insights.

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Ron Conway

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Investors focus on the traits of individuals rather than the ideas themselves, as predicting success or failure is extremely difficult.

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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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Y Combinator Cast

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Investors who know less about your space can sometimes be more optimistic than those with more experience, as they may see the problem as simpler than it is.