How I Write cover image

How I Write

Garry Tan: Y Combinator CEO - The Key To Writing For Startups and Entrepreneurs

Nov 15, 2023

Garry Tan, CEO of Y Combinator, discusses the transformative power of writing, the impact of forums on shaping the internet, the importance of good documentation in coding and writing, the power of impactful writing and storytelling in startups, and explores Vennabar, Bush, and the Memics.

59:35

Creator website

Episode guests

AI Summary

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Vulnerability and novelty are key elements in effective writing, creating intimacy and capturing attention.

Establishing a connection with the audience through relatability fosters a strong bond.

Authenticity and clear communication are crucial in writing and building startups, going beyond surface-level motivations.

Deep dives

Importance of Vulnerability and Novelty

Vulnerability and novelty are two key elements of effective writing. Being vulnerable allows people to connect with the writer on a deeper level, creating a sense of intimacy and relatability. Novelty, on the other hand, brings a fresh perspective to the writing, capturing the reader's attention and providing new insights. Both vulnerability and novelty can make writing more authentic and impactful.

The Importance of Novelty

Exploring Early Interests in Ideas, Writing, and Influence

Conformity and Individuality in Education and the Internet Age

The Importance of Verbalizing Experiences and Finding Connection

1.

Introduction

2min

2.

The Transformative Power of Writing

18min

3.

The Impact of Forums on Shaping the Internet

11min

4.

The Importance of Good Documentation in Coding and Writing

2min

5.

The Power of Impactful Writing and Storytelling

22min

6.

Exploring Vennabar, Bush, and the Memics: Extending Human Capabilities and the Concept of Grafomania

2min

7.

The Passion and Power of Writing

3min

Learn how Garry Tan, CEO of Y Combinator, wrote his way to success in the startup world — and how you can, too.

SPEAKER LINKS:

Website: https://www.ycombinator.com/people/garry-tan

Twitter: https://twitter.com/garrytan

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garrytan/

Blog: https://blog.garrytan.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GarryTan

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrytan

WRITE OF PASSAGE:

Want to learn more about the next class Write of Passage?

Click here: https://take.writeofpassage.school/writing-sprints

PODCAST LINKS:

Website: https://writeofpassage.school/how-i-write/

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-write/id1700171470

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DjMSboniFAeGA8v9NpoPv

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.

App store banner

Play store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode