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Y Combinator's Diversity and Impact Initiatives
Y Combinator has grown from a small house with just four individuals to a company with a diverse range of projects in various areas including nuclear energy, biotech, and non-profit organizations. Their hopes are to inspire teens and future individuals to invest their time towards building a business or implementing technology for the better of the world.
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A growing number of young people are becoming less driven to make a difference through technology, with fewer teenagers and kids interested in using their skills to build businesses that make the world a better place.
1:16:55 - 1:18:53 (01:58)
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A growing number of young people are becoming less driven to make a difference through technology, with fewer teenagers and kids interested in using their skills to build businesses that make the world a better place. While this lack of motivation can be found in the wider world of tech, it is particularly noticeable in the Silicon Valley.
ChapterY Combinator's Diversity and Impact Initiatives
EpisodeEp 36: Alexis Ohanian on Y Combinator, Getting Punched, and Picking Winners
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker reflects on the growth of Y Combinator over the years, highlighting the diverse range of companies and non-profits that have passed through their program, while also emphasizing the importance of closing the digital divide and maximizing access and awareness to technology.
1:18:54 - 1:21:34 (02:40)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the growth of Y Combinator over the years, highlighting the diverse range of companies and non-profits that have passed through their program, while also emphasizing the importance of closing the digital divide and maximizing access and awareness to technology.
ChapterY Combinator's Diversity and Impact Initiatives
EpisodeEp 36: Alexis Ohanian on Y Combinator, Getting Punched, and Picking Winners
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Despite the high cost, investing in a startup can pay off in the long run as successful startups can grow exponentially.
1:21:34 - 1:23:12 (01:38)
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Despite the high cost, investing in a startup can pay off in the long run as successful startups can grow exponentially. However, the current market for startups may be overvalued.