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The Cult of Conformity in Silicon Valley

Y Combinator · commentary · Watch on YouTube

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What it is

Y Combinator partners Michael Seibel and Dalton Caldwell discuss how startups shifted from attracting outsiders to status- and money-seeking conformists. They give advice for nonconformist founders.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Linked in threads about YC culture and big tech burnout, as YC partners themselves acknowledging the trend.

  • 2 people recommended it
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What HN commenters said

  1. “Great discussion on”

    Discussion of tech attracting status-seeking conformists.

    robocat, 2023-02 · Recommendation · in “Tech's Elite Hates Labor”

  2. “Watch the video, I think it will cheer you up big time:).”

    YC partners compare FAANG culture with Goldman Sachs.

    earthnail, 2023-02 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: Burnt out from big tech. What's next?”

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Topics: y combinator, conformity, silicon valley, founders, big tech

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