Earlier quoted context omitted.
Why do you wish so?
It erodes some of the Bay Area’s attraction for new talent and new companies.
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YC S20 Remote Batch
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Re: YC S20 Remote Batch
#22Applications for S20 ended on March 16th, haven't they? I wanted to apply but definitely could not travel, this change makes it interesting/possible again but I'm not sure it's not already too late to apply.
"And we’re still accepting late applications if you’ve always wanted to do YC but couldn’t move out to the bay area" - Aaron from YC. https://twitter.com/aaron_epstein/status/1252267533555470338...
How many companies from those late applications get accepted every batch?
Re: YC S20 Remote Batch
#23I'd love to apply for 20-things.com. Would this be a waste of time, given the interest YC board has in Reddit?
Makes me wonder, does YC still have any Reddit equity?
Re: YC S20 Remote Batch
#24I understand circumstances are forcing this to happen, but if online batches are now a possibility, the FAQs should be updated:
"Can we do it without moving to where you are?"
Sorry, no. We tried this once, and by Demo Day that startup was way behind the rest. What we do, we have to do in person. We would not be doing a startup a favor by not making them come to YC events in person.
However, you don't have to be in silicon valley 24x7. If you have a business that requires that you be somewhere else, we will work something out so you can participate in YC events while also being attentive to your business. Usually the founders will rotate between locations, or fly back and forth.
Of course, after the 3 month program, you can go wherever you want.
Re: YC S20 Remote Batch
#25Re: YC S20 Remote Batch
#26How is VC sentiment during the pandemic? My first assumption is that they're more hesitant than usual to invest, but I've heard from peers that some VCs are now working even harder to make sure their most promising companies have the resources to survive past the crisis. Something about lessons learned from the startups that came out of the Great Recession.
Re: YC S20 Remote Batch
#27How is VC sentiment during the pandemic? My first assumption is that they're more hesitant than usual to invest, but I've heard from peers that some VCs are now working even harder to make sure their most promising companies have the resources to survive past the crisis. Something about lessons learned from the startups that came out of the Great Recession.
Currently fundraising. From what I have been hearing, VCs are mostly doubling down on their portfolio and reducing the number of new companies they invest in. Sentiment is strong for companies enabling remote work though.
Re: YC S20 Remote Batch
#28AS IF EVERYONE KNOWS WTF AN S20 REMOTE BATCH IS.
The article doesn't define what an S20 remote batch is, nor does it link anywhere that may indicate just what the hell an S20 remote batch may be.
> We are confident we can produce a great remote batch.
I'm sure you are. Thank you.
Re: YC S20 Remote Batch
#29I understand circumstances are forcing this to happen, but if online batches are now a possibility, the FAQs should be updated: "Can we do it without moving to where you are?" Sorry, no. We tried this once, and by Demo Day that startup was way behind the rest. What we do, we have to do in person. We would not be doing a startup a favor by not making them come to YC events in person. However, you don't have to be in s…
Thanks, I'll update that.
Re: YC S20 Remote Batch
#30I understand circumstances are forcing this to happen, but if online batches are now a possibility, the FAQs should be updated: "Can we do it without moving to where you are?" Sorry, no. We tried this once, and by Demo Day that startup was way behind the rest. What we do, we have to do in person. We would not be doing a startup a favor by not making them come to YC events in person. However, you don't have to be in s…
It's sort of crazy to make such a sweeping decision based on one case - especially when remote collaboration tools are improving on a quarterly basis.
Of course statements like this are just rationalizations - not arguments employed to arrive at objective conclusions.