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414 companies invested = ~25 companies per YC group partner (including visiting partners), assuming 40hrs/wk + no prior batches also competing for time. Seems

414 companies invested = ~25 companies per YC group partner (including visiting partners), assuming 40hrs/wk + no prior batches also competing for time. Seems like a phenomenal resource for those who are new to tech mindset/hyper growth/tech culture. That said, it seems largely not possible for a startup to get more than ~2 hours per partner per week. That's a lot from the perspective of an semi-experienced founder, but perhaps not a lot for someone with minimal experience, seeking more coaching. For other founders on HN, how much time do you take/get with your investors and advisors? Is their time undersupplied, oversupplied, or just right for you?

janhenr 5y ago
This is where it helps to have a diversified cap table. In our case, we have a set of angels -- each with their own expertise. All of them lead busy lives, but we can get many hours of feedback by picking a subset to talk to on a particular subject. E.g. we have a "former CTO of large SaaS company"-angel who we specifically call with regards to tech stack; an "ex Head of Product" we ask for feedback on product etc. As an added advantage, it almost automatically leads to strong mentor-mentee relationships on a personal level.