Why YC Rejects Experienced Founders (and Why They're Probably Right) (medium.com) 4 points by jonahharris 1y ago ↗ HN
[–] jonahharris 1y ago ↗ Many experienced founders get rejected by YC and blame ageism. I used to think that too.After reflecting on my own experience, and talking with others, I think YC is mostly right.Early-stage startups reward speed, not caution. Experience often slows founders down at the exact moment when reckless momentum matters most.Here’s my breakdown of where/why older founders struggle and how to approach it more clearly.
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[ 4.6 ms ] story [ 29.5 ms ] threadAfter reflecting on my own experience, and talking with others, I think YC is mostly right.
Early-stage startups reward speed, not caution. Experience often slows founders down at the exact moment when reckless momentum matters most.
Here’s my breakdown of where/why older founders struggle and how to approach it more clearly.