The unique culture and people at YC are what set us apart and cannot be easily replicated by others in the startup ecosystem.

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.

Culture is defined as a shared way of doing things, and I aimed to create a strong culture where everyone is on a mission and deeply passionate about their work.

Culture is not just about perks like free food or yoga; it's about holding each other accountable to the mission and performance standards.

Culture is about who you are and how you behave; it's essential to be intentional about the culture you create within your team.

Culture is our biggest challenge as a company; good culture means having engaged team members who get more out of their job than they put in.

Design is about making something people want, which aligns with the YC ethos.

We continue to filter for character in our interview process, even with multiple tracks now in place. When you meet a Y Combinator founder, you can trust them; they embody the culture of YC, which reflects the founders' values.

YC's DNA is rooted in a community of unconventional, independent-minded founders who support each other.