I can't help feeling that there's just too much in this RFS and that much of it lies beyond the expertise of YC. The lack of focus means that the only message I can take away is that YC wants fewer frivolous startups. SpaceX and Tesla are fine for inspiration but they have absolutely exceptional funding - no YC company is going to have access to those opportunities. I'm all for ambition but I don't see how this RFS is realistic.
"The lack of focus means that the only message I can take away is that YC wants fewer frivolous startups."
My interpretation is that with some serious runs on the board, YC is now in a better position to have a stronger crack at bolder, hardware-heavy ideas.
Reading TechCrunch announcements for many recent YC inclusions has had me thinking "Really? That made it in?" This RFS had me quite excited for what submissions YC might encourage or nurture towards serious funding.
