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Honestly curious, is there any company you know of who has publicly stated they weren't happy they went through YC? Not saying it's conclusive either way, would just be interesting to read why.

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I do know founders who've said as such. Wouldn't say it publicly, I'd imagine.

I am really curious about this as well. I would be surprised if there is no YC alum with the opposite opinion. Even if they are wrong in their conclusion, I would be very interested to see a reasoned negative perspective on the value of YC as well to shape my personal evaluation better. It'd be awesome if a founder in that position volunteered publishing something, even if it's published anonymously.

(If anyone has a link to such a writeup, that I may have missed, please comment!)

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