I think back to Paul Graham's list of things that kill a startup: http://paulgraham.com/startupmistakes.html http://paulgraham.com/startupmistakes.html He doe

I think back to Paul Graham's list of things that kill a startup: http://paulgraham.com/startupmistakes.html http://paulgraham.com/startupmistakes.html He does list having both too little money and too much money. I agree, maybe the $25k made sense back before life in California was more expensive than living in Manhattan, and it should be enough to cover more living expenses. Maybe alternatively, YC could provide less money, but basic housing and needs so founders minimals could be met, while also providing them a collaborative environment?