Mixed🗳️PoliticsJanuary 11, 2024

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CEO Garry Tan made controversial "die slow" post toward SF supervisors in January 2024. Advocates for tech-friendly politics. YC historically non-partisan but Tan pushes founder advocacy. Sam Altman (OpenAI) is YC alum.

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Y Combinator — Politics: MIXED

CEO Garry Tan made controversial "die slow" post toward SF supervisors in January 2024. Advocates for tech-friendly politics. YC historically non-partisan but Tan pushes founder…

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