Martin, you hit on a key point that doesn't get enough attention: "When we talk to YC, no matter whether we have good news or bad news, chances are that they’v

Martin, you hit on a key point that doesn't get enough attention: "When we talk to YC, no matter whether we have good news or bad news, chances are that they’ve seen the situation before, and their pattern-matching will enable them to make good predictions." YC created the accelerator model that many others are adapting/imitating. YC's experience with all kinds of situations gives it yet another advantage over its young competitors (alumni network and support being the top one IMO).