> there is a lot of direct competitors within the YC network I would never view other small startups in the space as competitors. I would view them as 1) peopl

> there is a lot of direct competitors within the YC network I would never view other small startups in the space as competitors. I would view them as 1) people that will help lower our r&d costs b/c you can watch them 2) potential companies that could acquire you if they turn out to be executing better 3) potential companies that you could acquire if you turn out to be executing better.