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I wouldn't be so dismissive. The value HN creates just by concentrating smart and ambitious hackers is immense. Further for YC companies (and other startups to
by argumentum 12y ago
I wouldn't be so dismissive. The value HN creates just by concentrating smart and ambitious hackers is immense.
Further for YC companies (and other startups to a lesser extent), HN is an invaluable tool for recruiting early adopters and employees.
Sam mentioned that HN is worth more to YC than what they could get for it in the market. Given that so many YC startups are already huge, with many more in the wings, it wouldn't be a stretch to say that HN has added $500m in value for YC.