Seems like it's just a matter of the stats you want, goals you have and compromise you are willing to make, as usual. Per the article itself, Y combinators is

Seems like it's just a matter of the stats you want, goals you have and compromise you are willing to make, as usual. Per the article itself, Y combinators is actually a good deal if your objectives and theirs align. If they don't, don's sign up. Also the sky is blue.