Y Combinator Traded Prestige for Growth
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Y Combinator's success is declining due to over-scaling and loss of exclusivity. Once known for prestige, YC now funds copycats and low-quality startups, diminishing its reputation. This shift from elite accelerator to broad startup index threatens YC's ability to attract top companies and maintain its influential position in the tech industry.
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