Issues closer to YC's core competence, such as innovation and productivity. There's lots of advice out there about how to be innovative and productive, but I t

Issues closer to YC's core competence, such as innovation and productivity. There's lots of advice out there about how to be innovative and productive, but I think it's fair to say that we don't really understand these areas at a fundamental level. Because the YC partners have so much experience and interest in these issues, they could contribute much more than just money.