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@paulg it's deceptive anyway, both interested parties and yourself. Take being challenged as a cue that there is more to learn!

@paulg “I didn't have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead.” Mark Twain, a good answer is well thought out!

@paulg not always easy during 5min pitch time. 5min pitch time bs rises to the top.

@mousemelon There is no pitch.

@pavtalk @paulg not at all. I read abstract to detect interest instead of looking at convincing graphs. I then look at company site etc.

@pavtalk @paulg seductive growth graphs are negative value.

@pavtalk @paulg product desc vs product desc + tam + 3 mos growth. investor likes second but not first. good seed investor? i posit no.

Be You RT @paulg: YC interview advice:Don't try to deliver a pitch. Your precooked answers will never quite match the questions.= disconnect