Wy combinator has been to mpower founders and to take power away from investors. Foundrs, 96 times out of a hundred make room for us because we have demonstrated in the field that we provide massive value. The most cynical thing i've heard people say is that they manipulate investors. You put high pressure tactics on people. And teach founders had to manipulate invest it back an fo the since inception the critique. Some might argue it went too far. But when we want to get on a cap table, we provide so much value. So's a pendulumi really don't care either way.
First up, J+M break down YC announcing Garry Tan as its new President and CEO, and what this means for the industry. (11:44) Then, they break down Apple potentially showing its card for its AR goggles name (37:16), and they wrap with some commentary on Eminem and Snoop Dogg performing as their Bored Apes at the VMAs. (58:20)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's topics
(2:12) Catching up on the weekend
(10:18) LinkedIn Marketing - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at https://linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups
(11:44) Garry Tan is stepping back from Initialized to become YC's new CEO and President
(25:05) TripActions - Go to https://tripactions.com/twist and get a $500 Amazon gift card after making your first travel booking OR paying off your first $1000 of liquid spend
(26:34) Jason explains "no conflict, no interest"
(35:46) WorkOS - Go to https://workos.com to learn how to make your app enterprise-ready.
(37:16) Quick Jay Trading update, Apple files trademarks for potential AR goggles name
(58:20) Eminem and Snoop Dogg performed as their Bored Apes over the weekend at the MTV VMAs