YC interviews rarely ask for metrics—only weaker VCs grill you on fundamentals
ctjlewis · x · 2026-10-31
ctjlewis argues that if YC GPs like you, metrics barely come up in the interview; pitching to smaller, less powerful VCs is a different game where they needle you on data. LifeByThunder counters that he's repeatedly grilled on fundamentals despite credentials, with some VCs liking him but unable to defend the deal inside their fund.
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