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For everyone who thinks the conclusion is "Send YC partners gifts", I personally know a smart guy who sent YC gifts related to his startup before the deadline (

by ajju 14y ago

For everyone who thinks the conclusion is "Send YC partners gifts", I personally know a smart guy who sent YC gifts related to his startup before the deadline (and therefore, before Apoorva), and still wasn't invited for an interview. You have to realize that YC isn't doing this for gifts, they are doing this with the expectation that you have the potential to be breakout success like Dropbox, AirBnB or even better. They are savvy investors, and unlikely to fall for mere gimmicks.

46Bit 14y ago
Seriously? Sending things is an interesting strategy if it's your business, but bribes are counterproductive. Unless premature desperation is a trait YC seek.
- ajju 14y ago
  Did you misread my comment? I don' understand the "Seriously?" part of yours, since we seem to largely agree.
  - 46Bit 14y ago
    I wasn't having a go at you, rather wondering about who'd try such a strategy.