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Are warm intros considered a slam-dunk?

• zabramow 11y ago
  Not at all. But these guys were pitching AirBnB and they are considered some of the most impressive executing founders on the planet. Law of averages would get them one "yes."
  • seiji 11y ago
    the most impressive executing founders on the planet. Big note: after-the-fact. They aren't gods. You're seeing post hoc fanboy hero worship of single-unit success. Sure, celebrate accomplishments, but don't elevate people to being more-than-people.
  • brandnewlow 11y ago
    There was a time from 2008-2011 or so when Airbnb was just another YC startup that got funny headlines now and then. Casual observers didn't know that they were growing very big and were going to be a big big business.