YC Housing For Equity

A proposal to create a micro-campus for YC founders that provides free accommodation and amenities in exchange for investment opportunities. This concept combines traditional institutional elements with modern startup incubation.

Key Points:

• Campus Offering:

  • Free room and board for founders
  • Free healthy food
  • Gothic, institutional-style architecture to create gravitas

• Business Model:

  • Cherry-pick investments from resident founders
  • First access to promising startups
  • Create natural deal flow through community

• Additional Concept:

  • Could include a museum component similar to Museum of American Finance
  • Physical space to showcase YC's history and achievements
  • Create an institutional presence for the startup ecosystem

• Value Proposition:

  • Founders get free living expenses during early stages
  • Investors get privileged access to deals
  • Creates a physical hub for startup community
  • Builds institutional legitimacy for tech ecosystem