Pavel Gertsberg

CEO @ClaimSorted | YCS24

[Pavel Gertsberg @grtspvl]

https://t.co/FMRkD3JdBt

[Pavel Gertsberg @grtspvl]

@Itamar_Novick @kobyjconrad @ycombinator That’s just not accurate. For every 100 YC founders, maybe 1 is unhappy - if that. Honestly, it's one of the more off-base takes I’ve seen in a while

Yes, most deals come from direct outreach, but at YC you get 100x more inbound

2019 is not 2025 is the only correct statement

[Pavel Gertsberg @grtspvl]

It’s not for everyone. But for those who want to build something that makes a huge impact on millions of lives, it’s the only way.

If you’re the type who thrives in that environment, come talk to us.

[Pavel Gertsberg @grtspvl]

@ZeroToAGI @HarryStebbings @claimsorted lfg

[Pavel Gertsberg @grtspvl]

Fundraising 101 🧠🧠🧠

[Pavel Gertsberg @grtspvl]

One of the most frustrating phrases I hear is “Work smart, not hard.”

This assumes your competitors are less intelligent and that being “smart” is enough to win

I assume our competitors are 10x smarter than us and the only way to win is to outwork them—putting in 10x the effort

[Pavel Gertsberg @grtspvl]

One way to see if your friendships are genuine or just relics of the past: pay attention to your conversations. If they revolve around old memories, you might be friends because of history, not because you truly enjoy spending time together

[Pavel Gertsberg @grtspvl]

One good question to ask in an argument: ‘Is there an argument I could make that would change your mind?’

If the answer is ‘no,’ it’s not about ideas—it’s about ideology.

[Pavel Gertsberg @grtspvl]

I’ve realized all problems are solvable, except for death—after that, there are no problems left to solve.

[Pavel Gertsberg @grtspvl]

@GinoGuatavita @HelenSandHill Let's go Kontigo!

[Pavel Gertsberg @grtspvl]

@GinoGuatavita

[Pavel Gertsberg @grtspvl]

And that's a wrap for @ycombinator Demo Day! No photo of me pitching because my co-founder @germanmikulski was busy coding and hiring top-tier engineers.

If you're in the top 0.1% of engineers and up for a new challenge, DM me!

[Pavel Gertsberg @grtspvl]

Advicesis paralysis

[Pavel Gertsberg @grtspvl]

We have freedom of speech, but only for the 'right kind' of speech

[Pavel Gertsberg @grtspvl]

When the word ‘progressive’ becomes a shield, questioning it feels like an offense

[Tom Blomfield @t_blom]

17 out of 26 companies that I personally accepted into YC this batch have European founders.

Here are the ones that are public so far:

https://t.co/p7WQTbSZ9T
https://t.co/zXbu1TrlZh
https://t.co/AGtdqHAIOm
https://t.co/w4BdDOs5Sd
https://t.co/3nAj4qHJ7y
https://t.co/IcXcZoOvJ6
https://t.co/PwktoSojtF
https://t.co/xeUSmK36H2
https://t.co/Q8eXjUZOJK
https://t.co/feqjDg7b5F
https://t.co/8cgmMvN3Yu
https://t.co/fxmDnVW9w5
https://t.co/9zkq4gDwxP
https://t.co/J4FdUaEjcz

They're currently listed as "San Francisco" because we're in the middle of the YC batch.

Some will return to Europe, although I suspect the majority will choose to stay in the US.

[Pavel Gertsberg @grtspvl]

That moment when you can't tell if you're looking at a Norwegian prison cell or an apartment in SF 🤷‍♂️

[Pavel Gertsberg @grtspvl]

In SF, I’ve noticed some people lower their voices when discussing certain political groups. It’s fascinating how some words seem almost forbidden in public conversation.

[Pavel Gertsberg @grtspvl]

CAARR - Commitment Adjusted ARR 🚀🚀🚀

[Alex Cohen @anothercohen]

POV: You just paid McKinsey $5m to consult on how AI can transform your company