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Y Combinator Startup Podcast

Y Combinator Startup Podcast

The Right (And Wrong) Way To Spend Money At Your Startup

Feb 12, 2025 · 29m

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Many startups fail because they run out of money. So how should you think about how to spend the money you raise? In this episode of Office Hours, YC General Partners Brad Flora, Pete Koomen, Nicolas Dessaigne, and Gustaf Alströmer discuss how to spend responsibly at each stage of a startup— including advice on when to hire, whether to invest in marketing and what spending mistakes to avoid. Apply to Y Combinator: https://ycombinator.com/apply