I dive into the most comprehensive analysis ever conducted on Y Combinator, revealing what truly drives its success and how it shapes the startup ecosystem.
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How YC pivoted from consumer startups to B2B software
The new bets YC is making, and what it signals about the future of startups
Why solo founders are struggling to get into YC
How US startups dominate YC’s biggest wins, and why
Why YC-backed companies survive longer than almost anyone else
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