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The investors are adults. They made an educated decision, and as long as you acted in good faith you have upheld your end of the bargain. They took a risk, and
by doktrin 14y ago
The investors are adults. They made an educated decision, and as long as you acted in good faith you have upheld your end of the bargain.
They took a risk, and my sense is that they are probably more aware of how the game is played than you do yourself. How many startups have they invested in? How many do you think have failed?
This is probably incredibly difficult to internalize in the moment, but it's true. Remind yourself that the guilt is irrational.
- userulluipeste 14y agoMy thoughts exactly! ...and Paul Graham's too as it seems, as it must be also the thoughts of every realistic investitor. This is a high bet and if that failed antrepreneur is sincere and acted in good faith, it still stays as a candidate future investment in my book (considering also the fact that he must have some experience after his first enterprise).