The early days of Y Combinator were magical and pure; we focused on helping a small group of founders without distractions or negative scrutiny from the press.

The experience in the Y Combinator batch has exceeded expectations, proving to be life-changing and transformational for the founders' perspectives on their business.

I co-founded Y Combinator, the first startup accelerator, which began with a hypothesis about what people wanted, and it turned out they did want it, leading us to fund over 1,800 startups valued at over a hundred billion dollars.

Joining Y Combinator turned out to be one of the best decisions I ever made, especially as we faced severe financial challenges before receiving their support. Starting and running a company as a founder can be a very lonely experience, where you often feel responsible for everyone's future and only you know the reality of the low times.

My experience with Y Combinator was incredibly intense, creating a sense of urgency that is crucial for startup success.

The Y Combinator experience was invaluable; the community of motivated individuals and guidance from partners like Paul Graham helped us stay on course and saved us years of effort.

The energy and enthusiasm of the community at Y Combinator is contagious, making it a great environment for founders and partners alike.

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.

Returning to Y Combinator feels nostalgic, as it represents a simpler time in Silicon Valley, and I enjoy connecting with the new batches.