"And I worry about the comments I see on HN interpreting YC as just for credentialed-elite applicants". Eh, I feel like it's partly true but not by design. The

"And I worry about the comments I see on HN interpreting YC as just for credentialed-elite applicants". Eh, I feel like it's partly true but not by design. The people who are smart enough or connected/rich enough to get into ivy league schools are more likely to be able to dedicate resources to an idea or creating a better sales pitch. I would guess that post-grads and ivy league grads are over-represented compared to the population in general or the population of college grads. Of course a good idea can come from anywhere, but I'd imagine the data supports the idea that the odds are better for some groups vs others.