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.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

* 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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Pulling back the curtain on the magic of Y Combinator

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