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If you don't care so much about access to investors, but do want a community of like minded entrepreneurs I'd check out the Startup Chile program. It's not for
by djb_hackernews 13y ago
If you don't care so much about access to investors, but do want a community of like minded entrepreneurs I'd check out the Startup Chile program. It's not for everyone but it is 40k equity free, and everyone is working on something they are passionate about and it has a really strong community where everyone helps and listens.
Downside is no prestige and of the few investors it does attract, they tend to be low quality by SV standards.
- larrys 13y ago"Downside is no prestige and of the few investors it does attract, they tend to be low quality by SV standards." Taking you at face value (meaning I don't know the facts and I'm relying on what you are saying..) that's a huge downside. Prestige is important. While YC is not Harvard have you even noticed how many doors going to Harvard, Wharton etc. open? That said not everyone with an open door is able to capitalize on it but I'd say it's a pretty big advantage to have. Once again, this is based on my many years in business. I have nothing to gain from touting YC and I have been critical at times as well.