Paul Graham: Just Talking to Investors Damages Startups More Than Founders Realize
ycombinator · x · 2026-11-02
Paul Graham argues most investors have no idea how much damage the mere distraction of talking to them does to a startup, citing a YC company as an example — one that already has an easier time fundraising than the median startup. The accompanying chart shows the company's 2026 revenue: steady MRR growth through the year, while usage-based revenue exploded from June onward, peaking in September.
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