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Y Combinator Cast

10/20/23

@ Y Combinator

There are currently 1,400 unicorns, but the odds are slim that all of them will go public successfully.

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YC

Should You Quit Your Job At A Unicorn?

@ Y Combinator

10/20/23

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

06/28/24

@ Y Combinator

Over the last decade, the number of unicorns has increased due to advancements in technology that make it easier for people to launch their ideas.

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Y Combinator Cast

06/21/24

@ Y Combinator

The ZIRP era saw an explosion of unicorns, with companies achieving billion-dollar valuations at an unprecedented rate, which diluted the rarity of such valuations.

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Y Combinator Cast

11/23/24

@ Y Combinator

I believe there could be 300 vertical AI unicorns, as every SaaS unicorn could have a corresponding vertical AI equivalent that combines software and human expertise into one product.

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Y Combinator Cast

06/28/24

@ Y Combinator

In the future, we could see unicorns, or billion-dollar companies, operating with as few as ten employees, as AI technology advances.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

10/20/23

@ Y Combinator

If a company is making 50 to 100 million in revenue, it's reasonable to consider it a unicorn, but if it's making 50 million or less, you should question product-market fit and user retention.

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Michael Seibel

10/20/23

@ Y Combinator

The unicorn label doesn't guarantee success; critical thinking is essential when evaluating your company's future.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

06/28/24

@ Y Combinator

Historically, companies like WhatsApp and Instagram have been close to achieving unicorn status with very few employees, but a sustained trend of this nature has yet to be established.

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Reshma Shetty

07/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Two years ago, I was challenged to see a female-founded unicorn emerge, and I'm excited to share that Ginkgo became a unicorn in December.

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Aydin Senkut

04/16/25

@ EO

Felicis Ventures has backed over 50 unicorns and achieved 100+ exits, demonstrating the importance of a diverse team in making investment decisions.