Having read posts on both HN and hearing from other founders, I&#x27;d always assumed for years that it was common knowledge that Jessica was so integral to YC.<p>Then again, I have noticed some of the changing narrative on the founding of YC and it&#x27;s good that pieces like this are being written to prevent erasure. I&#x27;ve heard her speak both times at Columbia and have only heard wonderful things about her, so I&#x27;m glad this piece exists - hopefully the narrative will shift back to what I had thought it was in the future.