I applied to YC for the first time after attending Startup School.

They said they would release the outcomes of who got in or not at 10pm PST. Instead it started to trickle in some 3 hours later. During that period the Slack channels had entrepreneurs panicking about whether they got in or not. Some even talking about suicide. And apparently this happens every, single time.

I have lost any and all respect for YC and the partners who claim they represent the interests of founders.

Founders should focus on making great products not trying to reach some arbitrary number.