Aye, YC is probably one of the strongest startup-related brands these days. It's shocking to see how well people respond to my relationship to YC these days. Ba

Aye, YC is probably one of the strongest startup-related brands these days. It's shocking to see how well people respond to my relationship to YC these days. Back when Steve & I started reddit, we had to explain to nearly everyone just what "Y Combinator" was all about. The association really is validating in a lot of ways -- but every day it becomes even more important to keep up the brand's value. (Full-disclosure: I'm a new employee at YC - Ambassador to the East)