Quora in the next YC batch
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Quora in the next YC batch
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Re: Quora in the next YC batch
#2I'd love to hear more about why. It makes sense for YC (and is probably being treated as a normal investment rather than "Adam filled out a YC application and did a 10 minute interview"), however I feel like it makes Quora seem weak.
Re: Quora in the next YC batch
#3It's probably not their primary consideration, but I'd imagine that this is really fun and stimulating for the other companies in the batch. Personally I think startup advice feels most valuable when it's in the form of stories ("Here's our N of 1, you synthesize this with others into a worldview.") And having a late stage company or two around can only add to that.
Re: Quora in the next YC batch
#4This is pretty exciting. It's good to see YC diversifying itself through small experiments. I'm curious how much money is YC going to invest in Quora? Same amount as its other startups?
Re: Quora in the next YC batch
#5I'd love to hear more about why. It makes sense for YC (and is probably being treated as a normal investment rather than "Adam filled out a YC application and did a 10 minute interview"), however I feel like it makes Quora seem weak.
Clearly makes a lot of sense for us :) I think the other companies in the batch will get a ton out of this.
I'm hopeful Quora will too--as the YC community grows larger, we can help companies in lots of ways, including with things like hiring that are particularly important for later stage companies.
Re: Quora in the next YC batch
#6Interesting. I wonder if this will aid in finding a business model[1]. Would love to hear more from someone at YC about what is driving this experiment.
[1] http://www.quora.com/Quoras-Business-Model-and-Monetization/...
Re: Quora in the next YC batch
#7It would be interesting the learn the terms of the deal. Presumably it's nothing like the standard $120k for 7%.
I'm struggling to figure out how this makes sense as a part of the y combinator investment portfolio.
EDIT: The only plausible thing I can see Quora wanting that Y Combinator has is access to talent. Is this a recruiting move?
Re: Quora in the next YC batch
#8I wonder if Quora actually applied, or if the idea was generated outside of the application process. I'm also pretty curious what the terms of the deal are (although I don't expect to actually get those details) with the new standard funding package.
Re: Quora in the next YC batch
#9Wow, what a great experiment. How can Quora employees get involved?
What percentage of the company does YC get? Did you even make an investment? Given their huge fundraising and valuation, getting even 1% and giving them around $100K both seem odd.
Re: Quora in the next YC batch
#10Quora at Summer 2014 Demo Day could be really interesting.