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Alexis Ohanian

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

Nine years ago, I would have valued the energy and enthusiasm for entrepreneurship that I see today among students.

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Introduction at Startup School NY 2014

@ Y Combinator

06/20/14

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Alexis Ohanian

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

After visiting 80 universities across the country and Canada, I've seen that entrepreneurship is thriving among students who are eager to build and learn.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/18/24

@ Y Combinator

The recent increase in college students participating in startup programs reflects a growing recognition of the unique opportunities available now.

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Theodoric Chew

04/21/25

@ EO

I encourage aspiring entrepreneurs to take the leap, as there has never been a better time to start a company with the resources available today.

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Mike Krieger

03/26/25

@ EO

Entrepreneurship is about envisioning how the world can be different and better, and feeling empowered to make those changes, which has driven my passion from a young age.

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Sam Altman

06/21/25

@ Y Combinator

I wish someone had taught me the importance of conviction and resilience over a long period of time in entrepreneurship.

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Jeremy Rossmann

06/20/19

@ Y Combinator

Many students express a desire to become entrepreneurs, but they often lack the real-world experience necessary to identify and solve significant problems.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/25/24

@ Y Combinator

The energy and optimism surrounding the latest batch of startups at Y Combinator feel unprecedented, with a renewed sense of possibility among investors and founders alike.

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Hiroki Takeuchi

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

Your entrepreneurial journey starts earlier than you think; for me, it began in my first week of university when I was introduced to the world of startups.

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Tikhon Bernstam

09/09/17

@ Y Combinator

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