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So far about 30 startups were founded over the matching service out of how many who got into a batch over the years? We’re talking probably about less than one percent. The service puts also a prominent emphasis on formal credentials like which university you graduated from. Your idea doesn’t matter at all, it’s just personality and some credentials.


> Your idea doesn’t matter at all, it’s just personality and some credentials.

One of YC's overriding beliefs is that yes, your idea doesn't matter at all.


to be fair, they consider traction over all other credentials




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