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Garry Tan

06/14/24

@ Y Combinator

Washington is often influenced by special interests, which can overshadow the needs and voices of startups and emerging tech companies.

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Standing Up For Startups - YC Goes To D.C.

@ Y Combinator

Standing Up For Startups - YC Goes To D.C.

06/14/24

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Luther Lowe

06/14/24

@ Y Combinator

For the last 15 years, technology policy in Washington D.C. has been dominated by a few large companies, often sidelining the voices of startups.

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Luther Lowe

06/14/24

@ Y Combinator

Younger staff in Washington are surprisingly sophisticated about technology issues, but it's important for startups to engage directly with them to ensure their voices are heard.

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Luther Lowe

06/14/24

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for startups to have an authentic voice in policy discussions, especially when their interests may not align with those of big tech companies.

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Luther Lowe

06/14/24

@ Y Combinator

Y Combinator is in Washington D.C. advocating for founders to ensure their voices are heard in policy discussions, which have been dominated by large tech companies.

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Luther Lowe

06/14/24

@ Y Combinator

Building bridges between Silicon Valley and Washington D.C. is essential, as many leaders in D.C. may not fully understand the technology landscape.

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Y Combinator Cast

08/07/24

@ Y Combinator

Many local startup advisors may be tied to large companies, which can lead to misaligned motivations and ineffective guidance for startups.

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Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Thinking like a VC often involves analyzing markets and trends, which can distract founders from focusing on their unique startup vision.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You can achieve significant impact by focusing on areas that are often overlooked by traditional tech companies.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You can achieve significant impact by focusing on areas that are often overlooked by traditional tech companies.