Why is that? If a majority of businesses fail, then finding new ways to minimize that risk should be the priority. In the context of a side project, can go bo

Why is that? If a majority of businesses fail, then finding new ways to minimize that risk should be the priority. In the context of a side project, can go both ways. The founder is minimizing their monetary/opportunity risks by maintaining their current job. YC should be minimizing their investment and/or offering the basics (the network, office hours, and invites to guest speaker engagements).