Chapter

The Power of Y Combinator and Stripe
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44:33 - 50:01 (05:28)

The speaker talks about the strong reputation of Y Combinator and Stripe in the tech industry, comparing it to the power of prestigious colleges like Harvard and Stanford, and notes the potential for unfair advantages in business with such powerful entities.

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Ryan Bethencourt discusses his involvement in the launch of ECO, stating that he helped build a strong team and inspire some ideas but the founders were the ones who manifested ECO into what it is today.
44:33 - 45:14 (00:40)
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ECO
Summary

Ryan Bethencourt discusses his involvement in the launch of ECO, stating that he helped build a strong team and inspire some ideas but the founders were the ones who manifested ECO into what it is today. He also praises one of the CEOs, Andy Bromberg, as having great vision and respect.

Chapter
The Power of Y Combinator and Stripe
Episode
Did This Man Just Expose the Silicon Vally Tech Mafia? - Ryan Breslow, Founder of Bolt
Podcast
My First Million
The speaker discusses the strong brand and influence that Y Combinator and Stripe hold in Silicon Valley, and points out the potential challenges of going up against such powerful institutions.
45:14 - 49:05 (03:51)
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Silicon Valley
Summary

The speaker discusses the strong brand and influence that Y Combinator and Stripe hold in Silicon Valley, and points out the potential challenges of going up against such powerful institutions.

Chapter
The Power of Y Combinator and Stripe
Episode
Did This Man Just Expose the Silicon Vally Tech Mafia? - Ryan Breslow, Founder of Bolt
Podcast
My First Million
The speaker discusses how Stripe intentionally put every tier one firm on their cap table to gain an advantage over competitors, such as building similar products after hearing about anything tangential on their periphery.
49:05 - 50:01 (00:56)
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Stripe
Summary

The speaker discusses how Stripe intentionally put every tier one firm on their cap table to gain an advantage over competitors, such as building similar products after hearing about anything tangential on their periphery.

Chapter
The Power of Y Combinator and Stripe
Episode
Did This Man Just Expose the Silicon Vally Tech Mafia? - Ryan Breslow, Founder of Bolt
Podcast
My First Million