I think that would come too much in conflict with another principle: "We must remember that we’re investors, not bosses. We can advise and persuade, but not co

I think that would come too much in conflict with another principle: "We must remember that we’re investors, not bosses. We can advise and persuade, but not command." As I understand it, YC is pretty hands off. It's mostly an (usually amazing) advisor you come to with questions when you have them, plus alumni network, plus dinners/demo day. I don't think they can really make people be good instead of bad. I think if anything, they simply won't fund people that they believe will not do good.