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I have a partially completed YC application — Once I came across the (required) age field I simply decided to not go any further. I appreciate that YC are upfr
by mthoms 5y ago
I have a partially completed YC application — Once I came across the (required) age field I simply decided to not go any further.
I appreciate that YC are upfront about age being important because it tells me two things: (1) I shouldn't waste my time and (2) YC's morals are not in alignment with mine anyhow.
Regarding the latter: It's not a huge deal - I can understand why they do it. Screening based on age is just not something I would be comfortable doing.
But hey, it's not my money after all.
- cudgy 5y agoGood point. At least they make it obvious that they will discriminate based on your age, or why do they ask? They aren’t creating marketing lists. I wonder if startups that get accepted into the program are also advised to bias toward younger new hires as well. Seems consistent with the acceptance criteria of the program.