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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 Speaks at Female Founders Conference 2015

@ Y Combinator

Jessica Livingston Speaks at Female Founders Conference 2015

02/24/15

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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

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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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

YC's demo day provides a unique opportunity to connect with a large number of investors, which can significantly accelerate funding efforts for startups.

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

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Sam Altman

02/24/18

@ Y Combinator

YC has expanded to fund more companies and geographies, significantly increasing the number of companies we support each year.

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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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Jessica Livingston

09/07/24

@ Y Combinator

The collective wisdom of YC has grown immensely since the early days, making it far more effective in helping startups now than back then.