[mmountford]

Connections are opportunities. The more you make, the more you have, and that makes social skills a commodity.

Having a great idea doesn't inherently make a strong company too. You have to have the right people, and it's the founder's job to attract the best talent.

Incubators want founders that are in high demand or are "popular" if you will. Plus, as Y Combinator says, they have dinner with you every month so they want to know you're a cool dude/chic.