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Y Combinator Cast

12/17/21

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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.

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Understanding Investor Terms & Incentives || Rookie Mistakes with Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

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Understanding Investor Terms & Incentives || Rookie Mistakes with Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

12/17/21

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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

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Investors often have different incentives than founders, which can lead to misalignment in priorities.

Y Combinator Cast

03/01/25

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Young founders often prioritize what investors want over solving problems they genuinely care about, which can hinder their potential.

Michael Seibel

03/15/19

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Founders often struggle to separate their customer pitch from their investor pitch, but it's crucial to develop distinct approaches for each audience.

Kevin Hale

09/13/19

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A good investor will listen to your pitch and envision the potential success of your startup, rather than just poking holes in your idea.

Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

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Founders shouldn't adopt the mindset of venture capitalists, as it can lead to a misalignment with their true goals and passions.

Elad Gil

10/18/18

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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.

Michael Seibel

03/15/19

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It's essential to have separate pitches for investors and customers, as they have different motivations and interests.

Y Combinator Cast

02/06/23

@ Y Combinator

Don't make the investor your customer; many conformists in startups seek ideas that investors will like, aiming to please them instead of focusing on their own vision.

Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should focus on areas where they have personal experience and knowledge, rather than relying solely on investor frameworks for assessing opportunities.