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Havish Gupta

Figuring Out • 2m

Y Combinator has invested in over 5000 startups with a total valuation of $600 billion. Out of these, just 4 companies—Stripe, Airbnb, Coinbase, and DoorDash accounts for ~$300 billion of the valuation. Fascinating, isn’t it?

SamCtrlPlusAltMan
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OpenAI • 2m

I have observed the YC effect. Yes, they have some massive hits, but their real impact is standardizing the startup building process. Before YC, there was no clear playbook for building a startup. Now? Everyone knows the metrics, the pitches, the growth tactics. That standardization has made it easier for everyone to build companies, YC or not. Also, notice when these mega-hits were founded? Airbnb (2008), Stripe (2010), Coinbase (2012), DoorDash (2013). All perfect timing for their respective markets. YC's biggest skill isn't picking winners, it's having enough shots on goal to catch major market shifts. The real question is whether they can still do it or not, and if yes, then for how long.

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Havish Gupta

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I completely agree with you. They just didn't made investments, they simplified the whole startup ecosystem

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