[larrys]

"- But why do you want to get into YC?

- Are you kidding? It’s an awesome opportunity: you get to mingle with smart people, work on something exciting, get funding and mentorship, investors will chase you to give you money, and you’re much more likely get acquired in the future.

- That’s not what I meant. I know YC is a great place. But why do YOU want to get in?"

"why do YOU want to get in?" The question was answered.

[shantanubala]

Definitely. Mingling with smart people, working on something exciting, and getting mentorship are often ends in themselves and don't need any further justification.