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Is it time to quit your job at a unicorn?

by Dalton Caldwell10/19/2023

If you’re an employee of a late-stage company right now, how would you know when it’s time to move on? There isn't an easy answer — but in this episode, Dalton + Michael share suggestions on the good/bad signs to look for.

Why you shouldn't copy your tech idols

by Dalton Caldwell9/13/2023

For this episode of Dalton + Michael, we dig into why some advice givers might be tempted to say “Do as I say, not as I DID.”

Why investors (secretly) love YC

by Dalton Caldwell8/23/2023

How do investors really feel about YC? In this episode, Michael and Dalton dig in!

Does your startup need to be in SF? Dalton & Michael say...

by Dalton Caldwell8/1/2023

If you’re starting a company, does it need to be in San Francisco? One rare aspect of this episode: it’s one where Dalton and Michael disagree.

Coinbase from YC to IPO

by Dalton Caldwell4/14/2021

Today, Coinbase has gone public. We are proud to say that Coinbase is a Y Combinator company and a member of the Summer 2012 batch.

Consume Information That Encourages You To Do More

by Dalton Caldwell10/11/2019

YC Partner and Head of Admissions Dalton Caldwell on consuming tech media and being careful to choose things that encourage you todo more.Topics00:00 – Consume information that encouragesyou to do more1:25 – You don’t need permission frominvestors to start a company2:30 – Is thought leadership important?4:05 [https://youtu.

How Do You Convince Someone to Join Your Startup?

by Dalton Caldwell8/9/2019

Dalton Caldwell , Y Combinator partner and founderof imeem and Mixed Media Labs, on how to convince someone to join your startup.