Actually I am an engineer, as is Vince and Brett in our partnership. Brett and I implemented much of the software that runs YC today including the application process and the internal social network.
From the article, it mentions Matthew coming through a cold pitch but then later on it also states that he went through a referral process to get to the cold pitch.
Are you guys doing anything to vet startups minus the referrals?
Lot’s of VC partners are engineers. I’m specifically talking about the commitment to building technology in house as a core part of the business —- like Social Capital —- not a side project. You guys have celebrity brand and a great insider network so you’re already ahead but it’s likely not sufficient if you want to build a firm for the next 100 years.
