Do investors know when founders secretly want a quick exit?
Replied byDalton Caldwell
Managing Partner at Y Combinator
Niche: Marketplace
Revenue: $1M+/month
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Started: 2005
Absolutely. Many founders believe they are hiding their true intentions, but experienced investors have seen this countless times before. Thinking you've discovered a secret strategy that nobody else understands is usually a sign that you're fooling yourself more than anyone else.
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