My first encounter with Paul Graham was when I was exploring the internet shopping idea, and I felt the excitement and energy of his entrepreneurial spirit.

After graduating from college, I struggled to find my path, working various jobs until I met Paul Graham, which led to our partnership in founding Y Combinator.

Two weeks after winning the competition, we received an email from Paul Graham inviting us to be the first nonprofit to join Y Combinator, which became a pivotal moment for Watsi's development.

The best thing I learned from Paul Graham is how to start a startup, which I now see as a superpower in today's world. Before meeting him, I thought it was impossible, but now I believe it's hard yet achievable, and I hope to teach others how to do it.

After raising our Series A, Paul Graham tweeted that I do not give up, which reflects my journey of persistence over five and a half years.

I found Y Combinator because I was on Reddit during graduate school, where I discovered Paul Graham's essays that inspired me to pursue starting a company, despite the prevailing belief that the web was over after the dot-com crash.

My favorite Paul Graham essay is 'How to Start a Startup' because it has profoundly influenced my life and many others, providing valuable career guidance.

I learned from Paul Graham that clarity, precision, and density in writing are crucial; his essays inspired a generation of startup founders, including myself.

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.