The Next One That I Love About YC

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When folks are obsessed with the startup scene, as opposed to their own thing and solving customer problems, that's usually a sign of like conformity. It's just a sign of what you're focused on. And it's so fun to work with the founders who are excited by that,. Like, I'm excited that this is harder than I thought it would be. This is going to make me better.

What happens when the unconventional becomes conventional? Michael Seibel and Dalton Caldwell discuss how the startup world has changed from being dominated by outsiders and nonconformists to now attracting more mainstream conformists looking for status and money. They share stories of what the tech scene was like when they were in school - and how radically different it is today, while offering their advice around navigating a world that doesn't always reward nonconformists embarking on risky entrepreneurial journeys. Don't just think different, act different.
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