I think the post is just too harsh. I understand where you are coming from, but:
- “be transparent”. You have to expect that startups are going to be looking for talent (founders are always recruiting).
- “tell us what we don’t know”. They don’t know what you don’t know (nevermind what a 1000 people don’t know). They just tell you their stories and at best you would be inspired and motivated. They succeeded at that.
- “engage”. They spent several hours talking to people. I would rather them engage this way than to engage stage to audience.
Having all these people in one room was the great thing about this event. I met other founders who are trying to make it, MBAs who are looking to join startups, cs students and YC alum. Not to mention pitching to many people, engaging in discussions about my startup and getting feedback. I would not label that a lost opportunity.
- “be transparent”. You have to expect that startups are going to be looking for talent (founders are always recruiting).
- “tell us what we don’t know”. They don’t know what you don’t know (nevermind what a 1000 people don’t know). They just tell you their stories and at best you would be inspired and motivated. They succeeded at that.
- “engage”. They spent several hours talking to people. I would rather them engage this way than to engage stage to audience.
Having all these people in one room was the great thing about this event. I met other founders who are trying to make it, MBAs who are looking to join startups, cs students and YC alum. Not to mention pitching to many people, engaging in discussions about my startup and getting feedback. I would not label that a lost opportunity.