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YCombinator isn't what it used to be. Shame
And nothing about discussing the mental, emotional and psychological pressures and stresses placed on entrepreneurs.. like that fact that the majority of entrepreneurs are likely going to lose their partners and possibly irreparably damage their friendships... YCombinator isn't what it used to be. Shame
Notably, Paul Graham is listed on the curriculum! Is this going to be pg's first appearance in years?
Notably, Paul Graham is listed on the curriculum! Is this going to be pg's first appearance in years?
What has @pg been up to recently? I remember the good old days when he was semi-invisible moding on hn. My participation has gone down due to other priorities but it seems that his spirit is well continued here and the new mods are excellent at keeping drama out and making hn stay true to its core.
That being said, I've certainly missed pg essays as of late...
And nothing about discussing the mental, emotional and psychological pressures and stresses placed on entrepreneurs.. like that fact that the majority of entrepreneurs are likely going to lose their partners and possibly irreparably damage their friendships... YCombinator isn't what it used to be. Shame
As per other comment, this one seems to be about it: "Daniel Gross (YC) – Life as a Founder"
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Doubtful that it is randomly given in a lottery sense - they likely are granting this to keep promising teams going...
In return for... 0% equity!
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As per other comment, this one seems to be about it: "Daniel Gross (YC) – Life as a Founder"
One "kind-of-on-subject" talk, tacked on right at the end of the whole curriculum, I can really feel the deep understanding and empathy. I feel so sorry for whoever believes this curriculum is about anything other than alumni YCombi-Fanbois...
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We did! The session taught by Daniel Gross: "Life as a Founder" will largely be focused on this.
Do cofounders often have a chaotic relationship secretly, or is it mostly positive? It’s always positive outwardly, of course, but I’m asking about the side that people rarely see. It’s hard to know what’s normal and what’s not. And that’s a problem when you’re trying to evaluate whether someone is a good fit as a cofounder. Consider Jamie and Adam from mythbusters. They can’t stand each other. But when they work tog…