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Q: How do you imagine selection process? How would you filter all kinds of "chatroullete without penises" things ? YC not just represent SIGNIFICANT NUMBER the

by vgurgov 16y ago

Q: How do you imagine selection process? How would you filter all kinds of "chatroullete without penises" things ? YC not just represent SIGNIFICANT NUMBER they represent some(!) of the BEST startups. Thats why they can access vendors, bloggers etc. YC is a credible brand that would be hard to earn for the new group. Whats wrong with BrainTree? I my mind possible 10% discount from vendors is too small treat that doesnt solve any significant problems that founder meets to organize a few new group for it. Just my 2c Pardon my Eng

marcamillion 16y ago
I am not quite sure how to handle the selection process. For the first round, I would do the filtering - according to what makes sense (based on feedback from potential members and any ideas here). That's part of the reason I am posting here, to get some ideas on how it would make sense (if it COULD make sense). YC does represent some of great startups, but I am not sure I would say "BEST". That's kinda difficult to quantify. They can access vendors, bloggers, etc. because of the quality of their portfolio. Imagine, for a second, there is an association/group with the likes of Patio11's BCC & Appointment Reminder, 37 Signals, Derek Sivers latest project, and any of the other solid startups lurking on these HN threads. I don't know, if any of the above would want to be a part of an association/group like this - until they see what it's made of and can do - but a group that represents 20 - 50 (eventually, not overnight) of companies like that could be enough to attract blogger interests and get better terms from vendors. It's not just about the discount from vendors. Think of it as a way to leverage the collective for the benefit of all the members. Kinda like AARP or AAA - or some other union (except it's not a union, per se). I don't know if this has ever been done, or if it can even be done. But I am simply exploring the possibility and gauging the interest. Besides, remember that YC was not always the large, powerful brand it is today. It started with just a handful of startups just a few years ago. So I don't imagine we will be able to achieve the same thing, but if there is some way we can foster camaraderie, and do good for the entire group and add value, there might be something here.
- vgurgov 16y ago
  good luck with that. my advice: you need to choose if you want to build another YC or just do your startup. building another YC cant be part-time thing (and i doubt that someone without proven success in past can do it at all)
- notahacker 16y ago
  I think there probably is room for something which offers some of the support network of YC for those that don't need investment and don't intend on sacrificing equity. I also think that such a service would be able to generate enough revenue to be viable. The bigger question is to what extent people that might use such a service have their needs already satisfied by meetup groups, OSS communities (especially well-marketed ones like Rails), this website even?

by vgurgov 16y ago

marcamillion 16y ago

I am not quite sure how to handle the selection process. For the first round, I would do the filtering - according to what makes sense (based on feedback from potential members and any ideas here). That's part of the reason I am posting here, to get some ideas on how it would make sense (if it COULD make sense). YC does represent some of great startups, but I am not sure I would say "BEST". That's kinda difficult to quantify. They can access vendors, bloggers, etc. because of the quality of their portfolio. Imagine, for a second, there is an association/group with the likes of Patio11's BCC & Appointment Reminder, 37 Signals, Derek Sivers latest project, and any of the other solid startups lurking on these HN threads. I don't know, if any of the above would want to be a part of an association/group like this - until they see what it's made of and can do - but a group that represents 20 - 50 (eventually, not overnight) of companies like that could be enough to attract blogger interests and get better terms from vendors. It's not just about the discount from vendors. Think of it as a way to leverage the collective for the benefit of all the members. Kinda like AARP or AAA - or some other union (except it's not a union, per se). I don't know if this has ever been done, or if it can even be done. But I am simply exploring the possibility and gauging the interest. Besides, remember that YC was not always the large, powerful brand it is today. It started with just a handful of startups just a few years ago. So I don't imagine we will be able to achieve the same thing, but if there is some way we can foster camaraderie, and do good for the entire group and add value, there might be something here.

vgurgov 16y ago
good luck with that. my advice: you need to choose if you want to build another YC or just do your startup. building another YC cant be part-time thing (and i doubt that someone without proven success in past can do it at all)
notahacker 16y ago
I think there probably is room for something which offers some of the support network of YC for those that don't need investment and don't intend on sacrificing equity. I also think that such a service would be able to generate enough revenue to be viable. The bigger question is to what extent people that might use such a service have their needs already satisfied by meetup groups, OSS communities (especially well-marketed ones like Rails), this website even?