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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

I prefer to directly challenge founders on their ideas to gauge their confidence and ability to handle criticism.

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Startup Investor School Preview with Geoff Ralston

@ Y Combinator

Startup Investor School Preview with Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

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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.

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Vinod Khosla

04/02/25

@ South Park Commons

As a founder, it's essential to set the tone with your investors, encouraging them to provide constructive criticism rather than just positive affirmations.

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Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

I believe that a founder's ability to listen and engage in spirited debates is essential for their success.

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Dalton Caldwell

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

In discussions about competition, it's beneficial to ask founders how they plan to win against competitors rather than making them defensive about their market position.

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Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Being defensive during interviews is a red flag for founders; the best founders engage openly and are willing to learn from feedback.

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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

I encourage founders to validate their ideas by talking to potential customers before writing any code or raising money.

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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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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.

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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.