Nothing churns the waters in Silicon Valley like an edgy blog post. An essay by Y Combinator co-founder Paul Graham is sparking debate about managerial philosophies in tech this week. The piece ...

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SIGN UP for Plaintext and tap Steven's unique insights and unmatched contacts for the long view on tech. Specifically, Graham was moved by Chesky’s confession that during Airbnb’s rise, he listened to ...

Brian Chesky is the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, a global online marketplace for lodging and tourism experiences. Chesky recently spoke at a Y-Combinator event. Y-Combinator is a highly influential ...

On Y Combinator Demo Day, the three-mile journey from downtown San Francisco to the Dogpatch headquarters of the startup accelerator seems to double as a tour through YC’s domination of the startup ...