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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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How YC Was Created With Jessica Livingston

@ Y Combinator

How YC Was Created With Jessica Livingston

09/07/24

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YC helps shift the leverage back to founders, making it easier for them to connect with investors who treat them well, despite the fundraising process still being unpredictable.

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YC's nonprofit program has evolved, and we have learned that being surrounded by energetic for-profit startups is a significant advantage for nonprofit founders.

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YC does fund solo founders, but it's significantly harder for them to succeed due to the limitations of one person managing all aspects of a startup.

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YC emphasizes that founders do not need to start with external funding to build a successful company; instead, they should focus on creating value and gaining traction first.

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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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Kevin Hale

07/26/19

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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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Some YC companies are achieving profitability quickly, allowing them to focus on building their business without the pressure of additional funding rounds.

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Geoff Ralston

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YC's investment of $150,000 does not handicap companies; rather, it increases their value and success probability, as the average cap for companies going through YC tends to be over $8 million.

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Jessica Livingston

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

At YC, we followed the principle of treating founders like family, which was easier in the early days when there were fewer founders to manage.