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> They weren't a fan of me being a solo founder and they felt the usage wasn't high enough i don't understand the logic here why would you need YC if you have
by ushakov 4y ago
> They weren't a fan of me being a solo founder and they felt the usage wasn't high enough
i don't understand the logic here
why would you need YC if you have found a co-founder and have some usage already? can't you just start making money?
- alex_suzuki 4y agoSolo founder means bus factor is high. You don’t even have to die. Having a co-founder increases the chances of you being in it for the long run. But having a co-founder can pose a whole set of problems itself…
- cube00 4y agoI would have thought co-founders are more problematic because they need to agree on everything but it sounds like a solo founder is an overall negative which I found surprising.
- dvt 4y ago> why would you need YC if you have found a co-founder and have some usage already? can't you just start making money? YC is primarily looking to invest in unicorns that have returns in the 100x-1000x range. Even if you're "making money," you might just be a lifestyle business (e.g. selling custom art on Etsy) or a small business (e.g. family-run bike shop). And while both might be profitable (the owners might even be worth 7+ figures), neither of these have any realistic chance of becoming the next Amazon.