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Sam Altman

02/24/18

@ Y Combinator

When we fund someone from another country for the first time, it creates a chain reaction effect where others see that it's possible to get into Y Combinator.

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Uncut Interview with Sam Altman on Masters of Scale [Audio]

@ Y Combinator

Uncut Interview with Sam Altman on Masters of Scale [Audio]

02/24/18

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Reham Fagiri

12/15/18

@ Y Combinator

Getting into Y Combinator was a turning point for us, as it validated our idea and pushed us to fully commit to the startup.

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Jared Friedman

07/19/19

@ Y Combinator

You can apply to Y Combinator even if you don't have a US visa; many founders in this situation successfully do so.

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Michael Seibel

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

It's easier for Y Combinator to say yes to funding a company than it is for individual investors, as we have a more streamlined process.

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Michael Seibel

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Y Combinator's sourcing power comes from an open application process, which allows us to find talented founders who may not excel in networking.

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Urska Srsen

06/01/16

@ Y Combinator

Getting accepted into Y Combinator's winter 2014 batch provided us with a crucial base to start our journey in the U.S.

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Jessica Livingston

06/01/16

@ Y Combinator

Despite starting Y Combinator with the goal of helping a few entrepreneurs, we never anticipated funding a thousand startups, many of which have become very successful.

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Kathryn Minshew

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

We were initially hesitant to apply to Y Combinator, but an advisor encouraged us to go for it, leading to an unexpected interview and acceptance.

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Tikhon Bernstam

09/09/17

@ Y Combinator

The first time we went through Y Combinator (YC), we wouldn't have made it without their support, and I felt the same way the second time.

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Carolynn Levy

09/20/19

@ Y Combinator

I have seen a lot of changes in the startup ecosystem, particularly in how financing is done, and Y Combinator has played a significant role in these changes.