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This is the way media/PR works in the US.

The media markets and develops a consumer base, and then sells or exercises its influence over those consumers to its customers. You generally think of this as just advertising mixed in with the medium, but most articles are specifically placed. Other articles are just fluff to reinforce the marketing identity.

Institutions that stick to authentic journalism can not compete against those supporting capital interests, and most consumers can not tell the difference.

I am just really curious how the cash or influence flows. Does a YC partner have a majority or significant investment in TC? Do you just pay flat out for coverage? Do high ranking journalists, editors, or partners at TC have capital interests strongly connected to YC?