Several years ago some YC partners noted that the startups that did poorly had a common attribute: they tend to ignore advice given during office hours. The in

Several years ago some YC partners noted that the startups that did poorly had a common attribute: they tend to ignore advice given during office hours. The interviewers are experts at office hours, but the interviewees are not. I think it would be interesting to see a) startups ask more questions in their responses rather than make assertions, regardless of whether they are "sure" they have the answer b) have a mechanism of action; for example, stop developing x and start getting revenue -- because otherwise nothing will be learned. Then follow up in a couple weeks to see results iff they decided to act on the advice.