This is from the point of view of an outsider, but I get the impression that YC's operational costs are substantial at this point. Aquihires might look good bas

This is from the point of view of an outsider, but I get the impression that YC's operational costs are substantial at this point. Aquihires might look good based on cash valuation of YC investments, but that hides the investment of intangibles and overhead, which I could easily imagine to dwarf the cash injection. Additionally, a set of founders tied up in a big company are probably less able to contribute to the alumni network.