We realized that many nonprofits lack transparency and accountability, leading to skepticism about where donations actually go.

I'm skeptical of investments in healthcare and education startups because they often rely on conventional ideas that don't address the brokenness of these sectors.

The contrarian question for nonprofits is to identify great causes that are unpopular, as those are often underfunded and impactful.

After working at a large humanitarian nonprofit in Washington DC, I was disheartened to see that despite the skills of the staff, the organization struggled to make a meaningful impact due to donor restrictions.

Many startups fail to manage their resources effectively, often doing less with more, leading to wasted funds without tangible results.

YC's nonprofit program has evolved, and we have learned that being surrounded by energetic for-profit startups is a significant advantage for nonprofit founders.

Investing out of pity for founders rarely yields returns; focus on strong, capable founders instead.

I believe in pouring resources into connecting people, even if it's not profitable in the short term.

There's no urgency in non-profit fundraising, which leads to being pushed to the bottom of people's to-do lists.