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

Re:Y Combinator has lost its soul: A YC founder's perspective by djsumdog on Wednesday July 22, 2020 @11:57AM (#23918369)

I think back to Paul Graham's list of things that kill a startup:

http://paulgraham.com/startupmistakes.html

He does list having both too little money and too much money.

I agree, maybe the $25k made sense back before life in California was more expensive than living in Manhattan, and it should be enough to cover more living expenses.

Maybe alternatively, YC could provide less money, but basic housing and needs so founders minimals could be met, while also providing them a collaborative environment?

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Re:Y Combinator has lost its soul: A YC founder's perspective by KajMagnus on Thursday July 23, 2020 @05:45AM (#23925675)

> basic housing

What about a YC building complex a bit outside SF? Maybe one close to NY too, and ... two in Europe, two in ... each continent? :- )

"Ycplex"? "Hackerplex"?

There could be a gym so people could stay healthy (and what about child care & school?).

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