You have to save the vision speeches for when the company is winning. When you're not winning, you just have to get momentum back.

Why couldn't it have been done 2 years ago, and why will 2 years in the future be too late?

... the thing we see wrong with YC apps most frequently, is that people have not thought about the market first and what people want first.

Long term thinking is so rare anywhere, but especially in startups. This is a huge advantage if you do it.

Someday, you need to build a business that's difficult to replicate. This is an important part of a good idea.

You have to be intense. This only comes from the CEO, this only comes from the founders.

If you want something in a deal, just ask for it.