Really interesting to see that the author is the same guy who recently wrote this: http://venturebeat.com/2009/04/29/10-lessons-from-a-failed-startup/ http://v

Really interesting to see that the author is the same guy who recently wrote this: http://venturebeat.com/2009/04/29/10-lessons-from-a-failed-startup/ http://venturebeat.com/2009/04/29/10-lessons-from-a-failed-s... His startup just died. I dunno if YC investment/credibility/free PR/advice would have kept it from dying, but I'd wager it'd help his chances by a meaningful amount. People should optimize less for their magnitude of personal success (should their startup succeed) and more for the chances of their company's success.