Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls Overhyped Companies

Former Y Combinator CEO, Sam Altman

In this video, Sam talks the pitfalls to chasing hype, keeping an eye on your rep, using niche knowledge to your advantage, & more.

SAFEs: top to bottom, from the 2 badass women who wrote them

Y Combinator Partner, Carolynn Levy

Y Combinator Partner, Kirsty Nathoo

In 2013, YC execs Carolynn and Kirsty authored the SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) agreements to simplify early-stage fundraising. Get the full lowdown on the tool which has changed the game of startup financing from the authors themselves.

Acing Founder Meetings

Y Combinator Partner, Dalton Caldwell

In this video, Dalton touches on founder meetings, trusting your gut, learning how to properly say “no” (and “yes!”) to a company, & more.

The Brilliance in “Bad” Ideas?

Y Combinator Partner, Paul Buchheit

Here Paul speaks to giving “bad” ideas a second look, finding standout founders, and investing with optimism.

Becoming an A-level Investor

Y Combinator Partner, Michael Seibel

Michael discusses check sizes, The Friend Rule, tips for demo days & more in this video.

Evaluating an Opportunity 101

Serial entrepreneur, investor, & advisor, Elad Gil

Founding managing partner, acclaimed angel, Pejman Nozad

Elad and Pejman offer advice on actually evaluating an opportunity, supporting a young company versus an older one, avoiding bad angel habits and more.

It’s Not Me... It’s Us: Investing in a Group

Founding Partner of Uncork Capital, Angel Jeff Clavier

Founding Partner of XG Ventures, Andrea Zurek

Jeff and Andrea touch on playing the long game, teaming up with other investors, and keeping an eye on your rep as an angel.

Speed is King

Entrepreneur & angel investor, Ali Partovi

Here Ali talks founder speed, investor speed, follow-on investments and more.

Angel Investing: Past, Present, & Future

Co-founder & CEO of CoinList, Andy Bromberg

In this video, Andy lays out the history of angel investing, current trends, and where it may be headed in the future

R.E.S.P.E.C.T: Find Out What it Means to Me Founders

Y Combinator Partner, Aaron Harris

Here Aaron gives the full rundown on what it means to be a “good investor.” (Luckily, it turns out that being a good human as you invest will bring good things your way :)

Investing with Impact

Y Combinator President, Geoff Ralston

Founder, famous angel investor, Ron Conway

Ron & Geoff wrap up the series speaking to failure, diversification, and paying it forward.