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Sam Altman

09/25/24

@ David Perell

I believe that putting knowledge about startups into writing is beneficial for the world, even if it's not the most critical part of what Y Combinator does.

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Sam Altman – OpenAI Founder Reveals His Writing System

@ David Perell

Sam Altman – OpenAI Founder Reveals His Writing System

09/25/24

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Dalton Caldwell

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Applying to Y Combinator is worth it because it helps you organize and clarify your startup ideas through the application questions, which can lead to valuable insights.

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Jeff Bussgang

06/22/17

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As a professor at Harvard Business School, I find it concerning that many students applying to Y Combinator lack basic knowledge of core startup principles.

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Tikhon Bernstam

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I still feel like I know very little about startups, and having a community of motivated people around me is incredibly valuable.

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Michael Seibel

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Even if a startup doesn't become a billion-dollar company, I find comfort in knowing I'm helping founders take a shot at their dreams.

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Surbhi Sarna

09/30/23

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I encourage applicants to Y Combinator to focus on solving real needs, regardless of their academic credentials, as long as they are passionate about their solutions.

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Garry Tan

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At Y Combinator, we emphasize the importance of not dying as a startup, which means confronting the beliefs that could lead to failure.

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Shana Fisher

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I advise companies going to Y Combinator to leverage the connections and mentorship available there to craft growth strategies for their solid products.

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Michael Seibel

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The lessons you've heard from Y Combinator partners are quite general and relevant to investing in startups, whether inside or outside of Y Combinator.

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Carolynn Levy

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I have seen a lot of changes in the startup ecosystem, particularly in how financing is done, and Y Combinator has played a significant role in these changes.