Re:Y Combinator has lost its soul: A YC founder's perspective
by doorstar on Wednesday July 22, 2020 @04:34PM
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Point being - there are a lot of factors outside of one's control that affects one risk adversity
* having a place to live if you go broke
* a place within some manageable travel distance ( i.e. same state/country/continent )
* a place where you will feel a warm sense of welcome
* a place where you will have creature comforts: a comfortable bed, a private room, an bathroom with minimal wait times
* a place where you don't need to contribute to living expenses, at least not right away and not until you can get back on your feet
* a place which is a good launching point for your next career
* (US) health care
Successful founders I know have all of these - every last one.
There are parents with little extra cash and homes without space for permanent guests who will welcome their child with open arms, proud of them for risking everything on a start up and encouraging them to try again.