I actually agree with you that YC is a good value for their founders. That network and experience are worth their weight in gold.

I am just different; I don't want gold. I want:

* Sufficient money for my needs and no more.

* To change the industry towards professional standards. [1] [2]

[1]: https://gavinhoward.com/2023/11/how-to-fund-foss-save-it-fro...

[2]: https://gavinhoward.com/2022/10/we-must-professionalize-prog...