Why to Start a Startup in a Bad Economy (2008)
Do other folks agree with PG that the economy is a rounding error compared to the quality of the founders?To me, it sounds like a hammer saying all that matters is the nail, not the substrate you're attempting to pierce. I think it's his job to believe in the "great man" theory, and to not credit circumstances, luck, etc. PG is in YC and their whole raison d'etre is attempting to choose great founders.Is there a statistical analysis of YC and PG which shows they choose effectively?