Nothing churns the waters in Silicon Valley like an edgy blog post. An essay by Y Combinator co-founder Paul Graham is sparking debate about managerial philosophies in tech this week. The piece ...

SIGN UP for Plaintext and tap Steven's unique insights and unmatched contacts for the long view on tech. Specifically, Graham was moved by Chesky’s confession that during Airbnb’s rise, he listened to ...

Silicon Valley has been captivated by the prospect of AI, not only as a productivity enhancer but also as a catalyst for creating successful companies with much leaner teams than in the past. Stories ...

Brian Chesky is the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, a global online marketplace for lodging and tourism experiences. Chesky recently spoke at a Y-Combinator event. Y-Combinator is a highly influential ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Y Combinator founders seized the AI boom in 2025, with increasingly younger teams securing millions in ...

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Y Combinator, a startup accelerator that has fostered companies that have changed the world. YC has brought us innovations like “making everything an app” and ...

Once a must-have for any resume, Y Combinator now faces fierce competition, an open revolt at Stanford, and a startup scandal ...