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Re:Launch HN: Satchel (YC S18) – Guides to the Best SaaS Tools by projectileboy on Wednesday May 20, 2020 @07:37AM (#23245669)
We’re on HN. Mentioning your company’s YC class is less like “free attention” and more like “full disclosure”.
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Re:Launch HN: Satchel (YC S18) – Guides to the Best SaaS Tools by judlaw on Wednesday May 20, 2020 @08:10AM (#23245887)
Not sure I agree. I've seen many repeat founders showcase their product without mentioning their credentials. Here are the D3js founders showcasing ObservableHQ, and commenters discovering the team post a background check, no mention of their background anywhere: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16274686
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