Geoff Ralston
President of Y Combinator, a leading startup accelerator. Previously held roles at Yahoo and Apple, and co-founded Imagine K12.
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Oct 10, 2018 • 53min
Fundraising Fundamentals by Geoff Ralston
YC Partner Geoff Ralston gives an introduction to the key concepts to keep in mind once you enter a fundraising process.Lecture SlidesLecture TranscriptVideo Link
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Sep 12, 2018 • 40min
Introduction to Startup School by Adora Cheung and Geoff Ralston
YC Partners Adora Cheung and Geoff Ralston introduce Startup School 2018.Geoff's SlidesAdora's SlidesTranscriptVideo Link
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May 27, 2019 • 34min
20VC: Y Combinator's New President, Geoff Ralston on The Single Most Important Perspective An Investor Can Provide A Founder, The Biggest Lessons From Working Alongside Paul Graham & Why You Will Lose As An Investor If You "Profile Invest"
Geoff Ralston, the President of Y Combinator, shares his journey from engineering at Yahoo to leading one of the world's top startup accelerators. He reflects on the stark differences between the dot-com crash and the 2008 financial crisis, explaining why trust in institutions eroded then. Geoff discusses the vital role of exceptional founders and team dynamics in startup success and reveals how Y Combinator assesses investability in just ten minutes. His insights into mentorship and resilience provide invaluable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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