Why put a month in on a trial that isn't useful to anyone (esp. not the stakeholders) when you can put that month into the product itself? I don't think PG / Y

Why put a month in on a trial that isn't useful to anyone (esp. not the stakeholders) when you can put that month into the product itself? I don't think PG / YC judges feel they can't differentiate between a good applicant and a bad one. Also, this would disproportionately assist the startups who are independantly wealthy / homeless / etc. Other folks have to make money -- YC is supposed to be a bridge to help them do that. It shouldn't be a requirement before application. edit: JP's comment sums it up best.