How To Get Better Advice

After doing office hours with thousands of Y Combinator companies over the years, Dalton and Michael discuss some tips and tricks on how to make the most of an advice session with an investor or mentor. Dalton + Michael is brought to you by @Standard_Cap Dalton Caldwell on X: https://x.com/daltonc Michael Seibel on X: https://x.com/mwseibel

Dalton CaldwellhostMichael Seibelhost

Nov 18, 202512mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: November 18, 2025
Duration: 12m
Channel: Dalton + Michael
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

After doing office hours with thousands of Y Combinator companies over the years, Dalton and Michael discuss some tips and tricks on how to make the most of an advice session with an investor or mentor. Dalton + Michael is brought to you by @Standard_Cap Dalton Caldwell on X: https://x.com/daltonc Michael Seibel on X: https://x.com/mwseibel

SPEAKERS

Dalton Caldwell
host
Y Combinator partner and startup advisor focused on helping founders with strategy, fundraising, and execution.
Michael Seibel
host
Y Combinator partner and startup founder who co-hosts and guides discussions on founder decision-making and company-building.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Dalton + Michael, featuring Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel, How To Get Better Advice explores how founders can ask for advice that actually helps them Start advice conversations by explicitly stating what kind of help you want (decision-making, validation, tactics, or emotional support).

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