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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

When evaluating founders, I look for their willingness to act decisively and quickly, rather than delaying for complex plans.

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Paul Buchheit - Startup Investor School Day 2

@ Y Combinator

Paul Buchheit - Startup Investor School Day 2

03/07/18

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Great founders can articulate their vision clearly and move quickly; if I struggle to understand their plan, it's a red flag.

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Indecisiveness can kill a startup; successful founders have a bias towards action and get things done quickly.

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Ron Conway

10/27/13

@ Y Combinator

Decisiveness is vital for founders; they need to make quick decisions about hiring and firing to maintain momentum and morale within their company.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

Good founders excel at identifying when they need to overthink versus when to take action; most of the work lies in executing rather than over-optimizing.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

I look for founders who are self-aware and confident, but who also take risks before raising their seed round.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

The founders are critical to a startup's success; I evaluate them based on their communication skills and depth of understanding.

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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders should be proactive in making tough decisions to steer their startups towards profitability, rather than relying on external pressures or advice.

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Sam Altman

11/09/24

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for startup founders to build something with AI and to act quickly rather than getting bogged down in lengthy planning cycles.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/03/17

@ Y Combinator

I look for evidence that founders are action-oriented and have actually built something, rather than just asking for permission to work on their startup.