
Harj Taggar, Partner, Y Combinator
The Social Radars
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From Bus Inspectors to Billionaires
This chapter explores the informal roles within Y Combinator, featuring the amusing title of 'bus inspector' and its cultural significance. It highlights the evolution of investor relationships in the startup ecosystem, marked by a transformative experience when billionaire Yuri Milner pledged to fund every startup in a batch. The narrative also includes a gripping account of a tech conference in Moscow, intertwined with political complexities and an unexpected diplomatic encounter.
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