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There is nothing age specific about YC. There have been YC founders over 40. I think that folks that complain about being "too old" for YC usually mean that t
by answerly 16y ago
There is nothing age specific about YC. There have been YC founders over 40.
I think that folks that complain about being "too old" for YC usually mean that they have lots of commitments that aren't compatible with the requirements of the program.
But, there are plenty of YC founders of all ages with significant others, kids, mortgages and other financial commitments.
People that are looking for an excuse will typically find one.
- mindcrime 16y agoThere is nothing age specific about YC. There have been YC founders over 40. I think that folks that complain about being "too old" for YC usually mean that they have lots of commitments that aren't compatible with the requirements of the program. I hope you're right. In fact, I'm counting on it; being a 37 year old founder who's looking to apply (possibly) for the next Winter cycle. Luckily I'm still single and have no mortgage, just a car payment and rent, so I have a fair amount of freedom to make radical changes in my life if I want. :-)
- Dylanlacey 16y agoSide-thread: This 'extra commitments' idea shits me in SO many ways. It's trotted out to explain why people who are older earn more when they have the same experience. It's why our student allowance in Australia is ridiculously low but our unemployment is much higher. It's used as an excuse for only asking the single/childless employees to work late/weekends/not from home. You're right, it's definitely just an excuse. People generally chose their life commitments in some way, and using them to justify unfair treatment is just incredibly annoying.
- nethsix 16y agoAdvise from a youtube spam on my channel..."Success and excuses don't work together. If you want excuse, forget about success". Not all spams are bad (^^)