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  1. Y Combinator47 min

    Sam Altman - Startup Investor School Day 1

    Sam Altman, Jeff

    Discussions among top angel investors emphasize a power law strategy that targets 100x–1000x returns through "generation-defining" companies, requiring founders to demonstrate obsession, rapid learning, and high integrity over conventional valuation metrics. The event highlights that successful sourcing relies on founder networks and cold outreach rather than herd behavior, while investors must maintain pro-rata rights to avoid dilution in top-quartile follow-on rounds. Ultimately, long-term success depends on prioritizing founders with massive potential over existing market categories, providing deep support during crises to foster the rapid iteration necessary for billion-dollar exits.