I need a technical co-founder to build a platform and I don't know any developer, what can I do ?
1- Search for one ? Any recommendation for the steps to make in order to find the right man ?
2- Or ask a web/mobile development company to build the platform ? What do you think are the +/- of this case ?
I Am Sam Altman, President of Y Combinator. AMA
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#22How do you see online education growing? Will there be more bootcamps or is it really possible to build a university entirely online?
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#23How do you personally figure out the difference between a petty problem vs. something actually worth solving?
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#24Do you feel even though there is a massive influx of startups seeking funding, there is a lack of real innovation in the market?
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#25Hi Sam. How many of accepted startups are side-projects before entering YC?
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#26I'm intrigued by your comments that you're interested in funding social networks—it seems like a new one launches on Product Hunt every day, but few are able to overcome the chicken-and-egg problem and achieve scale.
What's your take on the best way to make the network useful on day one for a small number of users? What are you looking for in a YC app for a social network (with or without traction)?
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#27How can I get an internship at Y Combinator?
We don't really do internships, but we've funded more than 1000 startups and many of them do. I'd suggest applying to internships at YC startups!
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#28Can you give us an idea of the number of applications you receive for every session and how many do you accept ?
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#30Earlier this week, you listed your specific investment interests.
If we are working on one of those tough problems in regulated environments, what is the best way to get a serious consideration from Y Combinator (apart from continuing to build as fast as we can & talking to our initial users)?