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Sam Altman's anti-Trump blog posts are the main reasons I am not applying to YC this time, and won't do so in future. As a pro-Trump founder I don't want to hav
by sparkzilla 10y ago
Sam Altman's anti-Trump blog posts are the main reasons I am not applying to YC this time, and won't do so in future. As a pro-Trump founder I don't want to have to face a political litmus test just to get into a fucking accelerator.
- grzm 10y agoI appreciate and commend that you're willing to act on your convictions. I suspect your concerns of a political litmus test is unfounded. Your business ideas and their feasibility are likely much more important. One of the things that concerns me is how we work together when there are differences of opinion or politics. I want to believe that we can, while still allowing us to express our opinions. You yourself have effectively tested Sam and YC in just this way and found him wanting. That's of course your perogative, and I respect whatever decision you make.
- Daishiman 10y agoYour political posturing is considered by the gatekeepers of the industry to harm the industry. Fine by you, but I don't think you'll get nor deserve any sympathy.
- sparkzilla 10y agoAnd how does that apply to Peter Thiel? Or is he not part of "the industry"?