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Jessica Livingston

09/07/24

@ Y Combinator

YC's core principles remain unchanged despite its growth; if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

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How YC Was Created With Jessica Livingston

@ Y Combinator

How YC Was Created With Jessica Livingston

09/07/24

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Jessica Livingston

09/07/24

@ Y Combinator

The core of Y Combinator remains the same despite its growth and brand evolution; if it ain't broke, don't change it.

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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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Y Combinator Cast

02/09/24

@ Y Combinator

YC's recent events reflect a return to its roots, where hardcore researchers and technologists are at the forefront of building new technologies.

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Jessica Livingston

09/07/24

@ Y Combinator

YC's approach to funding is non-traditional; we prioritize building relationships with founders over just focusing on returns.

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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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JC B.

04/23/25

@ EO

It's crucial to be introspective and recognize that the company evolves over time, even if the core fundamentals remain the same.

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Ooshma Garg

04/19/16

@ Y Combinator

YC helped us get back to the basics, which is crucial for founders at any point in their company.

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Sam Altman

02/24/18

@ Y Combinator

It's critical to have a clear vision and culture when scaling an organization; YC aims to produce the most innovation in a way that benefits everyone.

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Jeremy Rossmann

06/20/19

@ Y Combinator

The advice I would give to new YC founders is to focus on making something people want and avoid distractions that don't impact your bottom line.