Y Combinator (YC) is a massive startup accelerator that has invested in thousands of companies with a combined value of $150 billion. Last summer, YC accepted 11,000 new applicants to its startup school and will likely accept more this summer for a 10-week free of charges massive open online course with virtual office hours and access to 15,000 founders around the globe. The company is in the search for new innovative startups to join giants like Airbnb and Reddit in the YC family. Expanding its acceptance rate is all part of a strategy to stay in the game. Indeed, YC pioneered the startup accelerator model that has now been replicated worldwide. Despite the competition, they are able to stay ahead of the curve and dominate the field. Read More >>