No, YC is more than the brand. YC has an ethos, and the brand is a result. The ethos is evangelism for basic business practices derived from common sense, rati

No, YC is more than the brand. YC has an ethos, and the brand is a result. The ethos is evangelism for basic business practices derived from common sense, rationality, and empathy. The brand does have perks for founders, though. The network is actually that awesome, yes. YC is extraordinary for making it easy to raise a seed round. Some good ideas take time to mature, and a seed round helps them get momentum. I wish more investors would try to emulate YC.