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Why would YC tell TB to stop increasing growth and revenue? They're a VC, that's what they want, of course they'd be endorsing it. It doesn't hurt their brand,
by cercatrova 6y ago
Why would YC tell TB to stop increasing growth and revenue? They're a VC, that's what they want, of course they'd be endorsing it. It doesn't hurt their brand, again because they are interested only in making money, and founders are similarly interested in a VC that pushes their company to make more money. That you as a bystander (not even a customer) don't like it is inconsequential to both YC and their portfolio companies. See my response to another comment in the thread for more context.
- jakelazaroff 6y agoActing rationally does not preclude one from being a shitty company/person/whatever. They’re doing something sketchy, and we’re allowed to be mad at them for it. The fact that it’s better for their bottom line is not exculpatory.
- cercatrova 6y agoSure, I never said they weren't shitty, but it's not useful to be mad at them.
- trevyn 6y ago“Making money” as a VC has dependencies on a lot of things, including reputation and deal flow.
- cercatrova 6y agoDepends, YC is doing pretty well protecting their investments