Just to add to the other comments, don't let this bother you. Remember, your goal is to build a solid tech business, not appease YC or anyone else. Not to take

Just to add to the other comments, don't let this bother you. Remember, your goal is to build a solid tech business, not appease YC or anyone else. Not to take away from the value YC and PG add, but there were tech companies before YC, and its just a stepping stone to your final target. Ultimately, all that matters is (a) awesome product/technology (b) users/customers. More likely, if the problem you're solving isn't important, talk to real customers or find a friend you trust who will.