I don't think it's "fanboyism", and it's obvious that there are other ways to succeed than going through YC. Having been through it, YC is similar in a sense t

I don't think it's "fanboyism", and it's obvious that there are other ways to succeed than going through YC. Having been through it, YC is similar in a sense to a great university, except better. It's not a requirement to attend a great university to be successful, but it certainly helps. It's an opportunity to meet amazing and ambitious people, be inspired by them, and seek your own success. By the end of the program you haven't just "done YC", but you are YC. It's an experience hard to describe .. like going through 4 years of undergrad in 4 months. I wish more people could experience something similar, it would lead to a better world.