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Jessica Livingston

09/07/24

@ Y Combinator

The first YC dinners were a mix of fun and stress for founders, as they showcased their progress and ideas to peers.

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How YC Was Created With Jessica Livingston

@ Y Combinator

How YC Was Created With Jessica Livingston

09/07/24

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Jessica Livingston

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

The atmosphere at YC dinners today is a direct descendant of the very first dinners held in 2005, which felt like inviting friends over to our house for dinner.

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Jessica Livingston

09/07/24

@ Y Combinator

Events have always been a crucial part of YC, fostering community and encouraging collaboration among founders.

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Jessica Livingston

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

The atmosphere at Y Combinator dinners is distinct, described as cheery, collegial, supportive, and energizing, creating a buzz that founders feel when they gather.

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Peter Reinhardt

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

The founder network at YC is invaluable, offering support and learning opportunities from peers at various stages of their startups.

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Jessica Livingston

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

At YC, we followed the principle of treating founders like family, which was easier in the early days when there were fewer founders to manage.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/29/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders frequently share horror stories about their fundraising experiences before joining YC, highlighting the stark contrast in investor behavior and terms they encounter after participating in YC.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/29/22

@ Y Combinator

The recent YC batch was remarkable, showcasing the hard work and dedication of the founders, which is a key factor in their success.

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Jessica Livingston

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

YC's growth has diluted the intimate feeling of those early dinners, but it still feels more personal than one might expect for an event with 116 companies.

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Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

In the early days of YC, I observed social cues during interviews, such as how well co-founders got along and their level of commitment.