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Vlad Tenev

05/24/24

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

We aim to be conservative in our financial modeling to avoid surprises and ensure we can exceed expectations.

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Robinhood CEO: Meme Stock Crisis, Future of Crypto, and AI Opportunities in Finance

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Robinhood CEO: Meme Stock Crisis, Future of Crypto, and AI Opportunities in Finance

05/24/24

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Vlad Tenev

05/24/24

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

We focus on delivering a strong financial model and rigorous analysis to ensure our customer acquisition costs and lifetime values are accurate.

DK

Daniel Kokotajlo

04/04/25

@ Dwarkesh Patel

We are trying to take a conservative position in our forecasts, assuming that trends will continue without any major disruptions.

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Eric Chen

04/08/25

@ EO

Our experience taught us to be conservative during optimistic times and optimistic during fearful times, ensuring we always had enough runway to survive for more than five years.

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Luis von Ahn

12/01/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

We have been successful because we are good at forecasting and do not overpromise, which has helped us maintain strong investor confidence.

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Peter Singlehurst

03/19/25

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

We model upside for every company we look at, aiming for a five times return, and assess the probability of achieving that outcome.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Startups should avoid creating financial models based on linear growth assumptions, as this can lead to unrealistic hiring and spending expectations.

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Peter Singlehurst

03/19/25

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

We plan ahead for capital requirements and consider dilution, especially for cash-intensive businesses, to ensure we maintain a balance in our investments.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/13/25

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for founders to be honest with themselves about their spending and revenue expectations, as unrealistic assumptions can lead to financial failure.

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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

Understanding our risk involves back-testing our models against actual rental timelines to ensure our predictions align with reality.