Y Combinator has lost its soul: A YC founder's perspective

Re:Y Combinator has lost its soul: A YC founder's perspective by Jommi on Wednesday July 22, 2020 @11:56AM (#23918354)

I don't understand this point. Do you think anyone at any life situation should have equal opportunity of becoming a successful entrepreneur?

You do realize that by having a family and owning a house, you're pretty much on a completely different financial and stability level than a single young male.

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Re:Y Combinator has lost its soul: A YC founder's perspective by yters on Wednesday July 22, 2020 @12:13PM (#23918557)

I am just saying the small grant makes a lot of sense from the YC worldview.

And, if someone has family, house, etc. to provide stability do they need YC financial assistance?

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Re:Y Combinator has lost its soul: A YC founder's perspective by jfk13 on Wednesday July 22, 2020 @12:54PM (#23918971)

Family and house do not necessarily provide stability; they may just provide added responsibilities. I can't feed my house to my kids.

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Re:Y Combinator has lost its soul: A YC founder's perspective by yters on Wednesday July 22, 2020 @10:50PM (#23923721)

That's why farming was the original startup!

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