This is not an affirmative action program. YC is an accelerator, not a charity. Let's not inject FUD about affirmative action into this conversation. MIT, for

This is not an affirmative action program. YC is an accelerator, not a charity. Let's not inject FUD about affirmative action into this conversation. MIT, for instance, has a robust affirmative action program and I can assure you the Institute isn't in the business of picking unqualified applicants. One of the most famous (and successful) affirmative action programs in the world is implemented by the NFL — hardly a charity. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooney_Rule http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooney_Rule Institutions that implement affirmative action do so selfishly to ensure that they're fielding the best proverbial team possible.