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Why are YC companies so secretive before they launch? If ideas are worthless, why not tell the world what they do (and start getting feedback sooner)? This al
by johnrob 19y ago
Why are YC companies so secretive before they launch? If ideas are worthless, why not tell the world what they do (and start getting feedback sooner)?
This alone, for me, proves that ideas are not worthless.
- alex_c 19y agoI think the fear is of other companies executing on the same idea, rather than just "knowing" the idea.
- dreish 19y agoIn order to commit to doing a ridiculous amount of work to bring an idea to reality, one must believe deeply that there's a realistic chance the venture will lead to obscene wealth, fame, magazine covers, and a 60 Minutes interview. Believing this, people vastly overestimate the risk that someone else will see how brilliant the idea is and run with it. It goes with the territory. Just because you're paranoid doesn't constitute proof that they are out to get you.