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

Re:Y Combinator has lost its soul: A YC founder's perspective by sebiw on Wednesday July 22, 2020 @02:23PM (#23920015)

I understand what you say and I assume you have more experience than me in this field.

But even if you fail, that's experience too. If you have a dream, I strongly encourage you to pursue it. It is usually more painful to look back in hindsight and one day wake up to a reality where you never even tried.

To whoever is reading this: Try. Then try again. Then try another. And don't forget to look after yourself and your loved ones.

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Re:Y Combinator has lost its soul: A YC founder's perspective by hpcjoe on Wednesday July 22, 2020 @02:34PM (#23920134)

There is a saying in karate. Fall down 7 times. Get up 8.

But also, definitely, make sure you are not going to be financially destroyed by your actions. Take time to be with your family. Remain focused upon your life, and life goals.

Do I regret my time building some of the insanest things in market (at the time)? No.

It was an itch, I had to scratch.

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Re:Y Combinator has lost its soul: A YC founder's perspective by mgkimsal on Wednesday July 22, 2020 @03:42PM (#23920771)

"make sure you are not going to be financially destroyed by your actions".

this 1000 times.

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