I agree that this article is a fluff piece but, unless you worked with him at YC or seen how he worked there, the idea that he wasn’t doing a lot to make YC successful is wrong. It’s not an exaggeration to say that PG’s work and insights changed venture funding and startups significantly. For better or worse!
Generally agree that a lot of tech luminaries are overrated and often not qualified to speak on topics out of their field though.
Generally agree that a lot of tech luminaries are overrated and often not qualified to speak on topics out of their field though.