On news.yc we tend to only talk about truly great programmers because that is what is required for startups While truly great programmers will help the busines

On news.yc we tend to only talk about truly great programmers because that is what is required for startups While truly great programmers will help the business become profitable and successful sooner, they are by no means required. I think there are plenty of non-vc funded startup businesses out there that do ok with so-so programmers. You just don't hear about them in the media because they are privately held.