Paul Graham: Just Talking to Investors Harms Startups

Paul Graham echoed Scott Stevenson's viral essay, arguing that most investors underestimate how much the distraction of fundraising conversations alone damages startups—citing a YC company's revenue curve, despite YC startups having an easier time raising.

2026-11-02 ~ 2026-11-02 · 3 related posts

• Paul Graham: Just Talking to Investors Damages Startups More Than Founders Realize — ycombinator · 2026-11-02
• Paul Graham: Merely Talking to Investors Can Cripple a Startup — nptacek · 2026-11-02

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