[davemc500hats]

just to clarify: we aren't planning to compete with YC on our program (in fact we've invested in 8 YC companies out of the recent batch, and think Paul & team are doing awesome job there).

to differentiate a bit: 500 startups is a little more focused on design/ux issues, also platform distribution opportunities.

not that YC doesn't also cover some of these topics, but we might be a little more downstream from where YC starts working with companies, and we are also doing seed and some series A deals that are likely after YC gets involved.

Regardless we have a ton of respect for what YC does to help startups, and we aim to be complementary more than competitive... you might check with some of our companies that are both YC and 500 for more perspectives.

[rachnaspace]

Thanks for sharing your perspective Dave! Looking forward to 500startups' program.