I spent a year trying to start a company from China with an angel investor and partner remaining in Canada. Suffice to say that, while there are good arguments

I spent a year trying to start a company from China with an angel investor and partner remaining in Canada. Suffice to say that, while there are good arguments on either side, and there are certainly special cases, I can understand why YC forces relocation, and if I were in their shoes I'd do the same. I think it's easy to underestimate the effects of frequent, face-to-face contact.