Interviewing the CEO of Y Combinator

GO WATCH PART 2 ON GARRY'S CHANNEL! / garrytan
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ABOUT JOHN COOGAN:
I am the co-founder of soylent.com and lucy.co, both of which were funded by Y Combinator (Summer 2012 and Winter 2018).
I've been an entrepreneur for the last decade across multiple companies. I've done a lot of work in Silicon Valley, so that's mostly what I talk about. I've raised over 10 rounds of venture capital totaling over $100m in funding.
I work mostly in tech-enabled consumer packaged goods, meaning I use software to make the best products possible and then deliver them to the widest possible audience. I'm a big fan of machine learning, python programming, and motion graphics.
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[@JohnCooganPlus]

hey everyone, hope you enjoyed this, go head over to Garry’s channel next to watch the other section of this interview! kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWHWlmyGjct0fpI

[@ellie.82]

Thanks John, can you also make a video to share your experience with YC, like why you decided to join in the first place, what you learned out of it, and why did you ended up doing YC again for the second time?

[@LuisRodriguez-ts6nn]

Hey John, I really want to thank you for your videos, I really appreciate the information you convey in them. From Venezuela, perhaps the most difficult country in the world to be an entrepreneur, I thank you for teaching me how to do things to succeed as an entrepreneur, thank you very much.

[@kristopherleslie8343]

Great job you two. Thank you

[@thebongxplorer8423]

Hey Tan thank you for this informative video. I am from India and a founder of a edtech startup. Can we have a VC with you for angel funding??

[@Ray-sj6pr]

1B pre seed lol... Aptos...nice video!

[@GarryTan]

Thank you so much John! You are the best!

[@JohnCooganPlus]

this was so much fun. definitely need to make it a regular thing!

[@JohnMcclaned]

@@JohnCooganPlus nah im the best. sorry john, garry got it wrong.

[@Daniel-yt6sc]

Gary, how can I send you my executive summary?

[@weprocesseverythingcoconut1221]

Hello

[@jirayunakplien4595]

To be honest, I could not be happier to see 2 most favorite KZbinr, entrepreneur sitting together and discuss. I listen to you guys every time I have free time.

[@finalbox4416]

WatchMojo needs to include this video in their "Top 10 Silicon Valley Crossovers of All Time" list

[@chrisrichter]

this was very useful. The part about the value of money vs advice and relationships hit home. Hearing someone with experience describe a conversation that was already going on in my head was really nice.

[@CharlesWeill]

I don't think I've ever seen the side of your face. Also, you have legs!? In all seriousness, this is the Garry x Coogan colab we never knew we needed.

[@JohnCooganPlus]

hahahah that’s hilarious!

[@AshishNigam]

I watched both parts of the interview. It is wonderful, full of key learning, and very helpful for all startups. Thank you.

[@NadidLinchestein]

I'm soon going to be raising series A for my startup, we need more episodes like this!

[@RR-et6zp]

be careful you dont end up with too little and too many obligations

[@isheanesunigelmisi8400]

👏🏾 Thank you for all this content, we appreciate it more than you know

[@hamidmubariz6531]

This is one of the best videos of two of my favorite entrepreneurs and content creators.

[@rizwanhabib6382]

Thank you John and Gary for the sound advice!

[@TysonPower]

A little off topic but ur shot framing for the interview is tight.

[@gavdev12]

Just started following both of you. The crossover I didn’t know I needed!

[@omarhasan8487]

Saw on both channels! Absolutely loved it!

[@NewinAI]

Wow! The best two KZbinrs about entrepreneurship are on the one frame.

[@seanogary1974]

Oh wow I was confused by the title but I’m so happy Garry Tan is the next president of y combinator! Yay.

[@hulubangaGutenWami]

19:58 Cleo Abram's "Huge if true" also has a very optimistic approach to technology.

[@bahroum69]

What"s funny about Garry is that he even talks a bit like Paul Graham in some parts, with the same pace of speech and tone!

[@Suicaedere666]

I am a nobody in the vein of most everything you make content on, however I love your videos and have been learning a ridiculous amount. Thanks John! 🙌😄🙌

[@davidderidder2667]

Excellent guys. “Big tent” sticks! Much appreciated.

[@thetrends5670]

We already knew this video is coming

[@seanhawley9855]

As the economic crisis keep rising, one needs to have different streams of income, a well detailed diversified investment portfolio in the financial markets is needed to survive, as well as secure a profitable investment future, Thanks so much Mr. Daniel Keith for improving my portfolio

[@victoriarodriquez5276]

Wow, amazing to see others who trade with Mr Daniel Keith, I'm currently on my 5th trade with him and my portfolio has grown tremendously.

[@seanhawley9855]

@TERRY Leftwich You can communicate with him on *Whatsapp*

[@seanhawley9855]

@TERRY Leftwich *✙17069623119**美国美国*

[@Alexwilliamskenneth]

I have traded with a lot of individuals but I have never come across anyone as good as Mr Daniel Keith, just by applying his strategies I now trade independently. he is the best I'd advise any novice in investing to trade with him

[@marizaparthy3591]

Amazing I also just started trading with him, his the best at what she does with an initial investment of$1400 i made up to $5230 in just a week of trading with him,his strategies are mind blowing

[@thymeparzival]

Meaningful conversations like these are why KZbin is my favorite social media platform. But one thing it’s missing is a streamlined way of networking with like-minded people beyond “commenting on a video”. What is the best way to collaborate with people on KZbin?

[@upsidedownChad]

You're fast with the titles 😂

[@blwbisht]

Great conversation🧠⚡ love it thanks 😊 appreciate it

[@PaulPassarelli]

So is there something like YC that doesn't have the myopic "Software Only" rule for participants?

[@mubarakmustapha1144]

In the feature I'M going to make my own startup. Thanks for this

[@chrishallnyc]

Loved this piece and your video on Garry Tan's channel!

[@Honestly......elitte]

😁

[@nityanandsarkar8054]

Wow! I'm building a startup in india, hope i can attract him.

[@KingsleyOkeze]

What does your startup do? Let's connect!

[@dinoscheidt]

8:08 Well. After 10 years, that world is upside down now.

[@shahinchoudhury8256]

John, i just want to thank you for your work... hope i too can be this useful to anyone someday for me someone coming from India & remotest parts of india i just can't thank you enough ( & Gary too, I've been following him for quite a sometime) you may have found so many things "naturally" for living in US & growing up in California, but for us, 1st Gen wanna be great problem solvers its really different & challenging... i want to thank you fpr your efforts regardless of outcome of my entrepreneurial journey... you'll be remembered for a lifetime ❤️

[@205.BRABUS]

You should do a video on reviewing pitch decks from subscribers, would love to hear your thoughts on mine.

[@spencerstewart3734]

I am an employee at a startup. We’re pre product (eta 4 weeks launch). Thus, pre rev. pre pmf etc. We, like many groups in similar situations, need funding to operate. We are not able to bootstrap anymore, have applied/pitched to nearly 200 specific VC groups, angel groups and individuals, accelerators, cohorts, etc. I am losing my position and income in 2 weeks, hopefully temporarily. Beyond the obvious (getting a job somewhere else)… Any advice? I’ve worked so hard for so long and have been applying elsewhere for months with no success. I graduated from a 10 uni in 2021 with degrees in Econ and Nat. Science and am at my wits end. I may very well need to accept a position as a cashier… This is a low time for me. Also, this content seems helpful for companies or founders that have already seen a substantial level of success. But, thank you.

[@StartupSpells]

was just gonna ask if both are the same video as i got 2 notifications at the same time 😂

[@grantwilliams630]

John/Garry, do you think founding a startup is viable at all while having a family? I do wonder if now that I have a wife and kids if I'm just unable to do what is needed to make that initial sprint happen?

[@GarryTan]

You have to have talented cofounders or extra capital to hire better people or both

[@p0werl0ve]

great interview

[@S3nSimilia]

Don't get me wrong, i sub and love the vids, I just can't 🤣

[@alexmcgarvey6720]

What is YC ?

[@antidotetumi7505]

Thnkz for making this video

[@yasinnabi]

this is a wonderful video and a worth watching Channel, subbed and liked ! a fellow creator

[@sidekick3910]

Peter Thiel

[@dropppitlikeitshott]

What do you mean learn to run fast? I searched everywhere

[@johannesrupp4098]

Nice Video

[@abdullahaliyuw]

Wow! Incredible. You shared a lot of valuable information.

[@JaidevChakka]

The interviewer should let the guest talk more.

[@hasantarek6521]

Great one 🎉

[@hmm8934]

Love this duo

[@muhammadmustafa6617]

The hell in yc or nyc ??

[@salvivona890]

Coooooooogannnnnnnnnnnnn.

[@savielhell33]

Damnnnnnnn this one was too epic John! huge fan of both your channels and the collaberation was a perfect cross-over! the very best

[@Eurotool]

Is investor money a loan, or are they expecting dividends? Explain like I'm a student 😅

[@antidotetumi7505]

Garry is one of the best bro

[@romanerrandonea7791]

Hello, I am the CEO of Elexion, an information intermediationplatform. We are engaging with people in Silicon Valley to learn about emerging issues in communicating this information to Latin American entrepreneurs! If you are a citizen We would like to know the problems that are occurring. Write us....

[@carloslfu]

Awesome!

[@Sams371]

Really love your content, make something for us to buy and support your channel

[@strictlytop1026]

Such s great video!

[@alis.7553]

Wtf is YC ???

[@josephferrer698]

John, I have a startup, we developed new technology the world needs…renewable energy. Could use some direction/wisdom

[@CC-kg6vs]

best combo

[@ibrahima7570]

What is yc

[@MB561]

Where are the "starts up secrets" in this advertisment video for your and his journey and projects? #clickbait

[@raveeshbhat582]

This will help young entrepreneur Great video 😍😍

[@newdimensionlui1990]

Yeah , yeah , yeah yeah yeah yeahyeah

[@YashSharma-xd5rg]

For every $B these stooges get they very well can only make $100M.

[@MB561]

In the spirit of YC, this video does not hold true to its title but again like YC videos it is one big ad for both of these dude's pet projects including, not surprisingy, YC. I was really looking forward to hearing about the titled subject manner but in the end save yourself the time as it's 1% of this video at best. #disapointed

[@MB561]

What not to do from a vc?? How about not make a video titled a subject matter and then make the video just a commercial ad for your and his projects and journey disguised as a founder helpful video. #tip #of #the #day 😡

[@sapito169]

i dont belive in work life balance

[@algot34]

You didn't explain what yc/whyC is. It's impossible to follow the discussion if you don't explain the abbrevations you're using.

[@nks99999]

It’s YCombinator, it’s a startup accelerator

[@xXxIMMORTALxXx]

@P A 🤣🤣🤣

[@justtrend5730]

🔥🔥🔥

[@justtrend5730]

😃😃😃

[@danielxu1989]

John talks too much

[@justtrend5730]

❤️😭😭

[@pietrosigismondodelvalenti6371]

I must be doing something right, if the mighty 'Algorithmos' sent me here.

[@ahmedadly]

@garrytan is the best

[@joewoerly7767]

What is YC?