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      Bad advise, diminishing brand value - Manager Y Combinator Employee Review

      1.0
      22 Mar 2023
      Manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Still has a strong brand name

      Cons

      The YC brand has been strongly diluted Leadership is very arrogant Many partners are failed former founders Rate of successful companies has quickly diminished Batch sizes have grown to a point where participating companies feel disillusioned and badly cared for

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      5.0
      17 Jul 2025
      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      I loved learning about startups; working on a small, close team; and having a lot of ownership on product.

      Cons

      No complaints - I really liked working here and would go back.

      1.0
      15 Mar 2026
      Founder
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Brand name, exposure, mentorship, investment

      Cons

      They steal applicants ideas they want to build themselves

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