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.