Exactly. There are a lot of niches that could use a specific startup accelerator. (One ideal example is anything where you have to manufacture "stuff"... thin

Exactly. There are a lot of niches that could use a specific startup accelerator. (One ideal example is anything where you have to manufacture "stuff"... thinking about the trials and travails of Wakemate.) While I'm sure PG would argue that YC partners have the capability and expertise to succeed if any of these kinds of companies came to YC, they would likely be better served by an accelerator focused on these markets and issues.