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It makes money for YC, by publicising YC, and allowing YC-funded startups to post job ads that don’t follow the same rules as other posts.
by dave4420 3y ago
It makes money for YC, by publicising YC, and allowing YC-funded startups to post job ads that don’t follow the same rules as other posts.
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- greyKnight 3y agoExactly what the FAQ says: Y Combinator owns and funds HN. The HN team is editorially independent. HN gives three features to YC: job ads (see above) and startup launches get placed on the front page, and YC founder names are displayed to other YC alumni in orange.