Interesting, but it just sort of ends. Seems like it could use more of a conclusion. Clearly, YC is ongoing, and evolving, but as an article, I felt it just sort of left the reader hanging. How about future plans? Some interviews with groups that did and didn't "make it"?
I think as it's an extract or adaption from a book there's very possibly more to come. Leave the reader hanging so they come back for more possibly.
> How about future plans? Some interviews with groups that did and didn't "make it"?
Agreed. I'd really like to hear more from companies that didn't make it or companies that aren't YC Allstars (Dropbox, Reddit, Posterous).
“Here’s how to generate new ideas. Three things. One: founders are target users. Two: not many people could build it, but founders are among them. Three: few people realize it is a big deal."
I hate the title: "Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?" I don't think that's what YC or its members are asking. It should be something like, "Want to build something cool?"
Reading the article, it feels like I am watching the X factor. Perhaps it is, but I guess that is the writing style of the main stream press.