By Larry Chiang
So I ball, break down what VC’s say. I parse what VC’s say and break it down into core “Deep Underground Capital Knowledge”. VC’s kind of give us a partial picture. Here is some insight into FITYMI and Imposter Syndrome.
FITYMI.
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Josh McFarland (@crazyfoo) |
Good luck @jasontoff! And remember… FITYMI. (Fake It Till You Make It!)
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Josh McFarland (@crazyfoo) |
The ability to FITYMI is imperative as a founder. But never get high on your own supply. fortune.com/silicon-valley…
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I anointed Josh with an honorary degree in engineering. He has an Econ degree. Josh took a ton of notes when he was EIR and #EUTWMPPM‘d. Google #EUTWMPPM.

Related to FITYMI is ImposterSyndrome
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Larry Chiang (@LarryChiang) |
Addressing #SXSW and our #ImposterSyndrome cc @IrinaJordan time.com/3450660/feel-l…
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Larry Chiang (@LarryChiang) |
Hi @women2 #ImposterSyndrome – linked to your site from @businessinsider –COOL?!? businessinsider.com/why-women-are-…
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Times Higher Student (@THEUniAdvice) |
” It turns out female graduate students are among the groups most affected by imposter syndrome.” timeshighereducation.com/student/blogs/… pic.twitter.com/C93vOOFsd8
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Caitlin K. Jeansonne (@qcait)
3/22/17, 10:43 AM
Women don’t apply for jobs until they fit 100% of the qualifications. Men apply at 50% & plan to figure the rest out. #JanesofDigital #SMX
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Larry Chiang (@LarryChiang) |
FITYMI has a sequel: #EUTWMPPM
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