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I'd imagine its because of the similar name. YC is a brand after all.
by drpancake 14y ago
I'd imagine its because of the similar name. YC is a brand after all.
- jacquesm 14y agoNo, it's a mathematical operator. What I really like about the Y-combinator name is that it is actually a really neat metaphor for venture backed / mentored start-ups. The two legs of the 'Y' symbolizing the partnership and the return value (the bottom part of the Y) the result. Very clever, it is too neat to be a co-incidence.
- drpancake 14y agoI'm well aware of its CS meaning. This is a great idea and I support it, but they're clearly dining at the expense of the YC name.