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Y Combinator's Paul Graham sits down with Jason at LAUNCH Festival 2014

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What it is

A fireside chat at LAUNCH Festival 2014 where Paul Graham tells Jason Calacanis why he is handing Y Combinator's presidency to Sam Altman. He also shares startup advice drawn from nine years and 500+ startups.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN people link it for Paul Graham's candid views on startups, Aaron Swartz, and investing selection.

  • 3 people recommended it
  • 3 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2014, last 2016

What HN commenters said

  1. “You should check out what pg thinks of Aaron in this recent video”

    Paul Graham's views on Aaron Swartz around 7:42.

    asadlionpk, 2014-07 · Recommendation · in “Aaron Swartz and the YC Community”

  2. “PG definitely gives up lots of great success tips, so worth watching it all.”

    PG gives many startup success tips.

    tjculbertson, 2014-10 · Recommendation · in “YC W15 emails are out”

  3. “pg talking about what may have been Sendgrid was quite interesting along those lines”

    PG discusses missing SendGrid and selection.

    tim333, 2016-03 · Recommendation · in “I Am Sam Altman, President of Y Combinator. AMA”

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Topics: paul graham, y combinator, startup advice, sam altman, founders

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