I believe the y comb. experience is well worth the equity. In fact, many of the company's who try out for y comb. don't need their seed money. Paul Graham(ish

I believe the y comb. experience is well worth the equity. In fact, many of the company's who try out for y comb. don't need their seed money. Paul Graham(ish) tech. wisdom, networking opportunities, mind-sharing with past YC founders and VC connections if/when time arises are all huge. And for me personally all of the above are important X 10 because I'm a tech & SV outsider just beginning to build my shere of influence in the sector.