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The Failed Co-Founder Situation
59:25 - 1:10:37 (11:12)
The speaker reflects on their experience of failing to become a co-founder due to a bad first impression at a Y Combinator event.
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This episode discusses the application process for Y Combinator and the founder's personal experience in applying with Dropbox.
59:25 - 1:00:54 (01:28)
Summary
This episode discusses the application process for Y Combinator and the founder's personal experience in applying with Dropbox. It also highlights the importance of networking in getting into YC.
ChapterThe Failed Co-Founder Situation
Episode#334: Drew Houston — The Billionaire Founder of Dropbox
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A student made a video about Dropbox and Y Combinator, and posted it on the newly created Hacker News site.
1:00:54 - 1:03:09 (02:15)
Summary
A student made a video about Dropbox and Y Combinator, and posted it on the newly created Hacker News site. The video got the attention of Paul Graham, which led to the student getting accepted into Y Combinator.
ChapterThe Failed Co-Founder Situation
Episode#334: Drew Houston — The Billionaire Founder of Dropbox
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares their experience of trying to join Y Combinator as a co-founder, recalling how they were unsuccessful in pitching to Paul.
1:03:09 - 1:08:10 (05:00)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of trying to join Y Combinator as a co-founder, recalling how they were unsuccessful in pitching to Paul.
ChapterThe Failed Co-Founder Situation
Episode#334: Drew Houston — The Billionaire Founder of Dropbox
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Co-founder of Cruise, Kyle Vogt, shares how he met Justin Kan and became his co-founder after dropping out of MIT to pursue his own startup ventures.
1:08:10 - 1:10:37 (02:27)
Summary
Co-founder of Cruise, Kyle Vogt, shares how he met Justin Kan and became his co-founder after dropping out of MIT to pursue his own startup ventures.