Paul Graham
YC co-founder; referenced in a mentorship moment about migrations and scalability.
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Why You Should or Should Not Work at a Startup by Justin Kan
Y Combinator
A YC partner often quoted for his advice on startups, including the importance of one's 'slope' rather than 'y-intercept'. (Note: The transcript says 'Paul Boo Hight', which is likely a mishearing of Paul Graham's common quote).
Startup Investor School Day 2 Live Stream
Y Combinator
Co-founder of Y Combinator, known for his essays that attracted early interest to YC, and for emphasizing 'determination' as the most important founder trait.
Desining from Day One: Artists as Founders: Multiverse (S20) - YC Gaming Tech Talks 2020
Y Combinator
Mentioned as a figure Sarah didn't know when she first joined Y Combinator, highlighting her initial unfamiliarity with some startup world common knowledge.
Geoff Ralston - Parting Advice
Y Combinator
Mentioned as someone who started Y Combinator, making it easier for new founders to get help and advice.
50 Founders Share Why They Applied To Y Combinator
Y Combinator
Co-founder of Y Combinator, known for his influential essays on startups and entrepreneurship.
How We Redesigned Our Website
Y Combinator
Founder of Y Combinator, whose essays were a key inspiration for the new website's design and messaging, particularly the use of the word 'formidable' and the footnote style.
Sam Altman's Whale AMA
Y Combinator
Mentioned as someone whose mentorship on starting startups was influential, teaching that it's hard but possible.
YC SUS: Gustaf Alströmer and Eric Migicovsky discuss growth tactics
Y Combinator
His article on 'doing things that don't scale' is recommended for founders to read when starting out.
Olga Vidisheva Speaks at Female Founders Conference 2015
Y Combinator
Co-founder of Y Combinator, whom the speaker approached for help in building an in-house technology team.
Q&A with YC at the Female Founders Conference 2016
Y Combinator
Co-founder of Y Combinator, mentioned in the context of starting YC with Jessica Livingston and funding startups with $12,000.
Elizabeth Iorns at Female Founders Conference 2014
Y Combinator
Co-founder of Y Combinator, quoted on the importance of solving personal problems and tackling big problems for startups.
Female Founders Conference - New York
Y Combinator
Co-founder of Y Combinator and husband to Jessica Livingston, known for his problem-solving skills, ability to expand ideas, and candid advice to founders.
Essential Startup Advice During a Pandemic
Y Combinator
An essayist and entrepreneur known for his writings on startups, whose concept of 'default alive' is referenced.
Office Hours with Kat Manalac
Y Combinator
Founder of Y Combinator. His quote about building a product that a hundred people love is cited.
Designing for Agents — Zeno Rocha, Resend
Latent Space
Co-founder of Y Combinator, whose advice about prioritizing company vision over design resonated with Zeno Rocha.
OpenAI Kills Sora then Descends into Chaos
ColdFusion
Founder of Y Combinator and Sam Altman's mentor, who reportedly told colleagues Altman consistently lied.
From Dad’s Basement to Selling Two Companies — 4-Hour Workweek Success Story
Tim Ferriss
An influential entrepreneur and writer quoted for the idea that 'action produces information'.
How to find your thing
My First Million
Entrepreneur and essayist whose "How to Do Great Work" essay advocating for enthusiasm as a guide is discussed.
Scott Aaronson on Computational Complexity Theory and Quantum Computers
Y Combinator
Author of 'Why Nerds Are Unpopular,' an influential essay for Aaronson regarding the experience of being a 'nerd' in school.
Startup Investor School Day 3 Live Stream
Y Combinator
Mentioned as 'Paul' who said, 'Do or do not,' emphasizing decisiveness in investing.
I made $250M in one year. Here's what it actually cost me
My First Million
Co-founder of Y Combinator, whose essays on startup ideas, particularly the concept of 'living in the future,' influenced thinking on innovation and building products for unmet needs.
How to Get Rich (Without Getting Lucky) | Eric Jorgenson on Naval Ravikant
BigDeal by Codie Sanchez
Essayist and co-founder of Y Combinator, mentioned for his advice to 'run upstairs' as a competitive strategy.
The Brainwashing of the American Mind - Eric Weinstein (4K)
Chris Williamson
Mentioned as a figure whose retweet is valued on social media, highlighting gamified status hierarchies.
Why Two IIT Engineers Turned Down $550K Jobs To Build A Startup
Y Combinator
Author of an essay on wealth that resonated with the founder, emphasizing building a company and equity.