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Is YC planning on hiring similar "evangelists" for other places in the world? I'm wondering about Israel, specifically.

• pg 16y ago
  I hadn't thought about it. The main reason we did this now was that we wanted to hire Alexis, and he wanted to live in NYC.
  • acangiano 16y ago
    I think this is a major opportunity for YCombinator.
  • clistctrl 16y ago
    I know there's several of us here in Boston that are excited about this!
    • jasonlbaptiste 16y ago
      Agreed. Alexis should come speak at Hackers and Founders Boston in October re: applying to YC :).
      • dzlobin 16y ago
        Yes! Maybe the startup bootcamp organizers can snatch him as a speaker as well, or at least at the H&F meetup that evening. I'm officially offering a ride in exchange for some roadtrip company/advice giving
        • clistctrl 16y ago
          He actually spoke there last year, you can watch it online here: http://alexisohanian.com/my-recent-talk-mit-startup-bootcamp http://alexisohanian.com/my-recent-talk-mit-startup-bootcamp
          • kn0thing 16y ago
            How can I say no to this? I'm getting in touch with the organizers for this year's Startup Bootcamp. I'll have to fly back that night, though, but it can work...
  • igravious 16y ago
    Yes indeedy, how about the other side of the pond, hmm? :)
  • jgrahamc 16y ago
    When you want an Ambassador to London you know where I am :-) Having Alexis on board is great. He was great when the whole Digg/Reddit recursion thing went crazy that day. I still have the Reddit sticker on my suitcase that he sent out.