I'm going to be a little harsh here. Most people don't care much about plagiarism, they just think YC is a much better deal than its clones. And it is all abou

I'm going to be a little harsh here. Most people don't care much about plagiarism, they just think YC is a much better deal than its clones. And it is all about perception. The current clones look lame even at a first glance. If another tech celebrity tries to do the same thing, it would be a different story. A track record of successful startups would help you, but if you are right about the major shift towards startups, there is no way on Earth to keep all that market for yourself.