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Quote - For example, if the purpose for your planned travel is to consult with business associates, travel for a scientific, educational, professional or business convention, or conference on specific dates, settle an estate, or negotiate a contract, then a business visitor visa (B-1) would be the appropriate type of visa for your travel

Does that really apply to someone working every day in an office - even if they don't earn a salary

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I guess 'training' could apply: Participating in a training program that is not designed primarily to provide employment. Will receive no payment or income from a U.S. based company/entity, other than an expense allowance or expense reimbursement related to traveler’s stay.

Plenty of tech consultancy firms and investment banks use the visa waiver to send developers to the US for short stints, and if that's considered reasonable (I've never heard of someone being rejected on that basis), YC is probably fine.

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