The first Startup School was designed to be free and accessible, attracting serious builders and avoiding the pretentiousness of other startup events.

We aim to create a new version of Startup School that better fits the diverse backgrounds of participants, focusing on helping them evaluate ideas like an investor would.

YouTube's business model is based on advertising, which allows us to keep the platform free and accessible, empowering users to learn and create.

Our goal is to democratize education, and while we initially thought we could monetize through user-generated translations, we found that a freemium model was more effective for our growth.

For international participants, we will record lectures and host meetups in the top 18 cities where people participated in Startup School, allowing for direct interaction with YC partners.

Lambda School's educational experience is among the best in the world, which is essential for making a free upfront online education work.

The rise of free, publicly available educational technology content is transforming learning, moving away from traditional resources like Khan Academy.

YouTube has replaced television for me, as it offers a wealth of educational content that I can't find as easily on other platforms.

Reading foundational texts and blogs by successful entrepreneurs is essential for students who want to succeed in startups, as these resources provide critical insights not always covered in class.