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Kevin Hale

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

YC's unfair advantages include having exceptional founders and a strong belief in technology companies as the future of billion-dollar businesses.

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Kevin Hale - How to Evaluate Startup Ideas

@ Y Combinator

Kevin Hale - How to Evaluate Startup Ideas

07/26/19

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Jessica Livingston

09/07/24

@ Y Combinator

YC's DNA is rooted in a community of unconventional, independent-minded founders who support each other.

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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

YC's investment of $150,000 does not handicap companies; rather, it increases their value and success probability, as the average cap for companies going through YC tends to be over $8 million.

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Jessica Livingston

09/07/24

@ Y Combinator

YC's approach to funding is non-traditional; we prioritize building relationships with founders over just focusing on returns.

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Kate Courteau

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

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.

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Y Combinator Cast

06/01/16

@ Y Combinator

YC does fund solo founders, but it's significantly harder for them to succeed due to the limitations of one person managing all aspects of a startup.

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Y Combinator Cast

08/18/23

@ Y Combinator

YC helps shift the leverage back to founders, making it easier for them to connect with investors who treat them well, despite the fundraising process still being unpredictable.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

YC is at the forefront of making startups a more common career choice, which is inspiring as more people consider entrepreneurship.

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Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

In early-stage investing, the ability to evaluate founders effectively is a significant advantage, and this skill has been crucial to Y Combinator's success.

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Y Combinator Cast

01/03/17

@ Y Combinator

YC emphasizes that being a solo founder is challenging. While it's generally better to have a co-founder, YC has accepted solo founders if they present unique insights and demonstrate competence.