Why A16z Speedrun beats Y Combinator for founders | David Y. posted on the topic | LinkedIn

Dear Founders, IMHO, A16z Speedrun > Y Combinator We’ve coached founders who’ve been through YC. We’ve also coached founders who’ve been through A16z Speedrun. We’ve invested in companies from both programs. Here’s the difference we’ve seen firsthand: YC pioneered the startup school model: - 3 months. - Weekly dinners. - Demo Day. - A network of 8,000+ alumni. That was revolutionary in 2005. But founders in 2025? - They don’t need more lectures. They need less friction. - They don’t need motiva…