How to Get Into Silicon Valley’s $600 Billion Startup School | The Circuit with Emily Chang

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Y Combinator is a famous Silicon Valley startup accelerator where Airbnb, Coinbase and Reddit all got their start. This startup school has backed companies now valued at $600 billion. Emily Chang met with Y Combinator CEO and President Garry Tan to discuss his roots as a founder who went through Y Combinator himself, to his return as the accelerator’s current CEO. They discuss what it takes to be a great founder, the Silicon Valley Bank crisis, how Mr. Beast schooled Tan on his content creating, and the fate of San Francisco.

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Date: August 11, 2023

46 thoughts on “How to Get Into Silicon Valley’s $600 Billion Startup School | The Circuit with Emily Chang

  1. TL;DR 💡
    Gary Tan, CEO of Y Combinator, shares insights on startup selection, the evolving tech landscape, diversity challenges, and the future of innovation and San Francisco.

    💡 Key Points
    YC picks startups quickly from 40,000 yearly applicants, focusing on founder skills and solving real problems.
    Tan’s immigrant background fuels his passion for tech as a pathway to prosperity.
    YC embraces global founders and AI innovation but acknowledges ongoing gender diversity challenges.
    The Silicon Valley Bank collapse exposed startup banking risks; competition remains vital for innovation.
    Tan calls for pragmatic San Francisco policies that support tech growth and social equity, preserving the city’s unique spirit.

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