Y Combinator: What Do VC's Think?

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Y Combinator: What Do VC's Think?

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Aug 23, 2022

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Have you ever wondered what Venture Capitalists think of Y Combinator companies/investments?In 2022 the program has significantly changed. It went from accepting 10 startups with each class to 400 in a recent cohort. Learn about the Pro's and Con's of the program from a venture capitalist that has funded YC companies.

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Aug 23, 2022

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A podcast about venture capital, and what is happening each week. We discuss who is getting funded. Why specific companies were funded and much more relating to who the next big unicorn will be.

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