The social radar: Y Combinator’s secret weapon | Jessica Livingston (co-founder of YC, author)

[@ryanrhoover]

Jessica's point about earnestness is sooo important. It's also way more fun to work with founders that ooze with authenticity. :)

[@nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384]

she herself is so honest and earnest in the way she speaks. like there is very little, hidden agenda. its amazing how much of that comes across.

[@kitsisodia]

As a female founder who just faced rejection from YC, listening to Jessica's journey and insights is both comforting and inspiring. It's a tough road, but knowing that even the co-founder of YC had and still has her own struggles and triumphs similar to mine gives me hope in a sanguine way.

[@kitsisodia]

Got 31 and yes needed to google the definition of some words but when you break them down it oddly becomes easier 😅 + the eyebrows play a huge role

[@gomini3707]

I like the way YC gives back to the world in terms of invaluable advice for startups. This is gold.

[@keepdevops]

Lenny thank you for doing this podcast with Jessica Livingston I learned so much about startups and social intelligence.

[@morten-punnerud_engelstad]

One of the most powerful and somewhat hidden people of Ycombinator 😊 thank you both for this 🎉 People on HN read a lot of articles, papers and X/Twitter, maybe that’s why PG is more known? 🤔 After finishing the podcast: I hope Jessica could have a KZbin version of the podcast “The Social Radar”. I often just listen, but be able to see part of the podcast visually make it easier to relate, “connect” and remember it. And if I’m on a train it’s better to have the video than watching out into the air. Edit: Seems like there is a KZbin channel 🎉 just not linked to on the webpage (that this podcast is pointing to)

[@saurabhagnihotri05]

Jessica has strong positive vibes around her. That along with her ability to evaluate people accurately makes her really unique. Loved this podcast!

[@craciunescuandrei93]

Thanks Lenny! For me the best episode so far!

[@seashellyl90]

One of my favorite episodes. And timely too as I'm about to submit a last minute application with my co-founder tomorrow! I took the quiz and got 34/36. It was hard but I think it helps when you just trust your gut instinct.

[@fraserseymour3714]

Great emotional IQ and observational skillset Jessica has. No question her impact on YC was huge and continued now with Social Radars. Definitely follow

[@anaghnair]

she has such a great aura man, soo much fun listening to this pod ✨

[@MichaelBabich]

Love the Social Radars podcast. Hope they will add whole episode videos, not just clips. It's interesting to watch how people speak. I hope there is somebody like Jessica in YC now to be the one to see startups that look bad on paper but are interesting in reality. Wonder whether YC with existing managers would accept AirBnB now.

[@redarezzag2086]

It's been a long time I didn't watch a full episode but this time I stick here because I enjoyed the episode I also enjoyed the episode of Amu Vora, Thank you for introducing to us this genius lady, I will subscribe to her podcast, it was great episode

[@olemew]

30/36 , better than I expected !

[@hugorauch4694]

Such a great episode - Jessica is inspiring!

[@SvenMuller-yh3xm]

Such a wonderful person, I loved this conversation

[@miachen1298]

wow such a great podcast! thank you for sharing this episode

[@raquelromano4750]

I loved this conversation! ❤

[@McBain2024]

I think she would be amazing on any board looking to sort out people problems

[@mhauzeur]

Amazing tips and experiences to follow!

[@MyFirst-Billion]

I think Jessica possessed a unique physiology/mind reading skill, that she applied to select great Founders. YC wouldn't be where it is today, without her, sad that she didn't get the due recognition.

[@prashanth1003]

Great content! Loved all the stories and advice. Got me curious to take the test and ended up with a 32.

[@LennysPodcast]

Great score!

[@johnexley.family]

The best to ever do it!

[@jg9425]

Super cool episode. Got a 30/36, should have trusted my gut instinct on a few and not rushed as much on some others.

[@scheerwest5943]

Thank you for doing this!!

[@peterantonov5568]

What's the link to that eye test?

[@LennysPodcast]

Here you go: s3.amazonaws.com/he-assets-prod/interactives/233_reading_the_mind_through_eyes/Launch.html

[@aaayyy1953]

i got 35/36. if i took it again i could get 36/36. i think females have an edge here, due to typically being more in touch with emotions

[@MyFirst-Billion]

51:31 Mental models. Charlie Munger had this for Investment decision. He attributes that skill to his interest in reading about wide range of topics.

[@Beyondthefields23]

Who else enjoys Lennys facial expressions? 😊

[@LennysPodcast]

🤣

[@Beyondthefields23]

Love it Lenny 😋

[@sba_southafrica]

Hi Lenny. Please share the link re: reading the mind quiz

[@LennysPodcast]

Here you go: s3.amazonaws.com/he-assets-prod/interactives/233_reading_the_mind_through_eyes/Launch.html

[@sba_southafrica]

@@LennysPodcast Thank You! We appreciate you and the work you do on your podcast - keep it up 👍

[@baranatmanoglu]

Great and perfect timed content for me. eye test: 32/36😎

[@ajay20naik]

eye test 28/36. amazing podcast.

[@cherepanovilya]

I’ve got 27 ❤

[@dinadeleon]

28/36 -- I didn't know some of the meanings of the words LOL I speak 3 languages

[@ShannonAtkins-g4b]

33! :)

[@mirceagogoncea]

I got 30 out of 36 on the quiz, which I guess makes sense for a performance artist? Slightly above average but not exceptional like Jessica.

[@MrElio74]

Now I see. She’s so easy to fall in love with.

[@LoranSwift]

If she was a man, she would not have been washed out of YC story

[@galleon8129]

Who thinks she speaks like Michelle Obama?

[@whatsdooing]

Shes cringe

[@olemew]

Interestingly, that says more about you than about her