> Is there any actual evidence of this? Great question. Some starting ideas to look for datasets: look at quality of innovation coming out of YC (short form t

> Is there any actual evidence of this? Great question. Some starting ideas to look for datasets: look at quality of innovation coming out of YC (short form that can be completed in < 10 minutes) versus many government agencies such as NIH (long, horrible application process that require attending training sessions).