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PG, Since the piece was mostly tongue in cheek I agree, not much thought went into it. But it would only make sense that some of the team members not making
by theremora 19y ago
PG, Since the piece was mostly tongue in cheek I agree, not much thought went into it. But it would only make sense that some of the team members not making the cut ended up on a team that did. Also, it is common knowledge and confirmed by large companies such as Google and Microsoft that they sometimes buy companies for the value of the team rather than the product. So in the general sense, the logic works.
After reading some threads in your news-YC section, I did find that some of the companies not making the grade were ticked off. But, this can be handled by setting expectations and delivering the rejection in the proper manner. We all know that we desire what we cant have.
Put it this way. I am sure that a recruiter that had access to the list of contacts amassed through your funding contests could show a fine ROI on your investment. No doubt there is value in that network of contacts.
BTW the article is Titled: Paul Graham is Selling our children
- brlewis 19y agoYC did set expectations and delivered the rejection in a manner that's hard to beat. Have you seen the rejection letter? Have you seen the numerous places where pg enumerates what things make a successful startup?
- theremora 19y agoNo to both. I was responding to PG saying people did not like YC after they were rejected. So, you are proving the point that there is a network and relationship created, even after they dont make the cut. And that is the value I am speaking about. You dont need to defend YC. I am all for it. I am only pointing out that there is value in the people that participate, maybe even more than the ideas.
- brlewis 19y agoWhat I'm saying is that YC did all it could to keep rejected applicants from being ticked off, but that was not enough. Did you read the "Two kinds of judgement" comments? I was rejected and am not ticked off, but I'm more stubborn and thick-skinned than most. I don't think I'm representative.
- create_account 19y agoI agree. The whole point of the "Two Judgments" essay was probably PG's way of soothing any hurt feelings among those YC rejected.