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		aaronsw on Aug 5, 2008 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask PG: Did you start YC with your own money? I think the real factor is control. Does Paul Graham really seem like the guy who would want a boss if he could avoid it?

icey on Aug 6, 2008 | [–]

Well, he _did_ just get married.

pmjordan on Aug 6, 2008 | [–]

Good point; also, investors want some kind of chance or indication that the company will exit. I can't imagine that's planned for YC.

In any case, I'll take your word for it as you definitely know Paul better than I do. ;)

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