I imagine that the applications for the next batch are going to grow at an even faster clip after the entire interwebs have seen this. It really is fascinating

I imagine that the applications for the next batch are going to grow at an even faster clip after the entire interwebs have seen this. It really is fascinating to see how good PG is at zero-ing on the most essential stuff and asking the tough questions and how genuinely happy (almost excited) he seems when he comes up with a suggestion that the company can use. Not that I had any doubts about YC before, but it definitely is here to stay. Edit: I was also surprised at the quality of the startups that he spoke to. I expected wishy-washy 'social media' crap, but these guys seem to be onto something.