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Keep in mind that YC didn't exist when Facebook, Microsoft, and Apple were started. It's quite possible that the next wave of those companies will be part of YC
by rmobin 15y ago
Keep in mind that YC didn't exist when Facebook, Microsoft, and Apple were started. It's quite possible that the next wave of those companies will be part of YC or are already part of YC.
- benologist 15y ago'Quite possible' is a pretty generous overstatement - almost 0% of startups go through YC and very, very, very close to 0% become giants.
- abbasmehdi 15y agoI am not sure if it is me being quoted here but if it is this is what I said: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2431534 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2431534 The point is, granted that YC will improve your chances of success, just like being on american idol will help make you a success, but most stars next year will not be from american idol or from YC.