This Week in Startups Y Combinator's New Deal, Turo S-1 + Deep Sentinel CEO Dave Selinger: Human-in-the-loop security cameras | E1358
Jan 11, 2022
Dave Selinger, Founder and CEO of Deep Sentinel, is revolutionizing security with AI-powered cameras and human monitors. He shares insights on the impressive capabilities of his company's technology, which offers 24/7 real-time monitoring to prevent crime. The conversation also dives into Y Combinator's new $500K funding deal for startups, its impact on early-stage investments, and a close look at Turo's S-1 amid its growth trajectory. Selinger emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs in the B2B security landscape.
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YC's Increased Investment
- Y Combinator's new $500K deal increases their investment and offers more capital to startups.
- This shift might disrupt the startup landscape, especially for seed investors.
Ownership Percentage Matters
- Focus on ownership percentage in startups because it matters significantly for returns in winners.
- YC’s standard deal implies a low valuation, but the program's benefits can outweigh this for first-time founders.
YC and Ownership
- Y Combinator's increased investment is primarily an ownership play, not a competitive move against other accelerators.
- They aim to secure more equity in successful companies.