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> YC means VC means commercialization means enshitification It doesn't have to be that way. YC partners are supportive if you just want to take the YC funding
by tomhow 2mo ago
> YC means VC means commercialization means enshitification
It doesn't have to be that way. YC partners are supportive if you just want to take the YC funding and nothing more, keeping the team small and just focusing on making the product better for customers. Indeed YC advises against taking VC if you don't need it.
- abirch 2mo agoYes there are companies such as Streak. It's possible to pay back early funders so it's a win-win.