Your startup idea probably isn’t venture-scale

It takes enormous discipline to NOT try to scale something that's working. But some things just don't scale -- and trying to do so can destroy the golden goose in the process. Many entrepreneurially minded people can't help themselves from trying.

The deadline for YC S24 is tomorrow. Here's why you SHOULD NOT APPLY TO YC: YC seems like a reasonable proposition. They give you some money to help start your business, and they promise you access to a community of people that can help you along the way. In exchange, they don't ask for much. The standard YC deal is $500K for 7% equity. That doesn... See more