Latest Interviews
Showing 1–2 of 2 transcripts.
Clear all filters- Y Combinator15 min
Geoff Ralston - Parting Advice
YC President Jeff Ralston concluded the 10-week Startup School by advising founders to define unique trajectories and prioritize building products people want over comparing themselves to peers. He illustrated resilience through case studies of companies like Inception, Lala, and Airbnb, emphasizing that the appropriate response to inevitable crises is to immediately execute actions such as coding and user engagement rather than succumbing to inaction. The session further outlined a strategic framework for ethical leadership, urging founders to maintain co-founder health, foster positive team cultures, and pursue ambitious goals to establish enduring organizations.
- Y Combinator10 min
Geoff Ralston's Intro - Startup Investor School Day 1
Y Combinator launched its inaugural hybrid Startup Investor School, a four-day program in Mountain View and online that educates accredited and non-accredited investors on startup selection and deal mechanics. The curriculum, delivered by volunteer instructors from the startup ecosystem, concludes with virtual and in-person invitations to Winter 2018 Demo Days for select participants. Additionally, the initiative establishes a crowd-sourced knowledge repository and leverages historical case studies to refine investor decision-making capabilities.