A founding team who's already been working together for years or survived the bootstrapping experience match, or at least approximate, the criteria pg's looking

A founding team who's already been working together for years or survived the bootstrapping experience match, or at least approximate, the criteria pg's looking for – a cohesive team that can handle stress well. My take is that the advice he gives is suited for people looking to start a brand new company during yc, not those who have already started and are applying to yc. More importantly, I don't think pg's saying that length of relationship is a deciding factor. Rather, he's highlighting that you need to know you work well with your cofounders and the relationship – new or old – won't fall apart under stress and trial.