I think you're right. Most of what we read in media is the latest hype. Unicorns were hype and covered to no end. This weeks hype is the end times of tech.
There's no middle ground in most of the news I read. Imo, the markets are tightening up forcing companies at all stages to cut their budgets and/or generate revenue.
Tighter markets and harder conditions does not equate to the stagnation of tech. They are not the same. In fact, constraints lead to greater innovation.
It's hard not to be excited about the potential of being apart of YC but YC is by no means a golden ticket to success. YC is potentially a catalyst depending on the stage you're at and what problem you're trying to solve but focus on building and executing instead of an individual opportunity. For us, YC is one of many opportunities to achieve our ultimate goal: product success. My day has been spent building and my co-founders have been busy on the phone all day w/ potential customers all of which are interested in our beta!
There's no middle ground in most of the news I read. Imo, the markets are tightening up forcing companies at all stages to cut their budgets and/or generate revenue.
Tighter markets and harder conditions does not equate to the stagnation of tech. They are not the same. In fact, constraints lead to greater innovation.