If you're in the Bay Area and take a job with Zapier, we'll pay $10,000 to help you relocate anywhere.

We have hired about 15 new employees since launching the relocation package, with only one coming from the Bay Area.

The idea for the relocation package came from an engineer who noticed that many candidates wanted to leave the Bay Area due to high housing costs or personal reasons.

Moving to the Bay Area can expose founders to new ideas and insights in AI, helping them stay competitive.

After launching in Chicago, we experienced faster growth than in the Bay Area, prompting further expansions to cities like Boston and DC.

Remote operations have allowed Y Combinator to widen its net, enabling startups from around the world to participate without relocating to Silicon Valley.

Y Combinator's presence in San Francisco has significantly contributed to the city's appeal, attracting young founders who prefer urban living over suburban environments.

There has been an increase in applications for the Summer 2022 batch, likely influenced by the new Y Combinator deal.

The founders of a company called Bappy made strategic decisions to relocate to San Francisco and shift their focus to a new product, which has since grown significantly and is now powering many companies in Y Combinator.