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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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How YC Was Created With Jessica Livingston

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How YC Was Created With Jessica Livingston

09/07/24

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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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Dan Siroker

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

The mantra of Y Combinator is to build something people want, and we learned to constantly improve our product based on customer feedback.

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Michael Seibel

10/29/22

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There's a misconception that Y Combinator operates like a university, but it's actually a product that evolves continuously, unlike traditional educational institutions.

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Jessica Livingston

02/24/15

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Y Combinator is not just an investment firm; it's a collection of people, both founders and partners, curated over the past decade.

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Sam Altman

06/18/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

Returning to Y Combinator feels nostalgic, as it represents a simpler time in Silicon Valley, and I enjoy connecting with the new batches.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/06/23

@ Y Combinator

Y Combinator was originally created to be a home for builders who didn't care about status and wanted to challenge themselves, but that spirit is harder to find now.

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Shana Fisher

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

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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Jessica Livingston

09/07/24

@ Y Combinator

Y Combinator's unique culture is characterized by a focus on building a community of builders who feel they belong, regardless of their backgrounds.

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Tikhon Bernstam

09/09/17

@ Y Combinator

The Y Combinator experience was invaluable; the community of motivated individuals and guidance from partners like Paul Graham helped us stay on course and saved us years of effort.