How Paul Graham Went From Painter to YCombinator Founder

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Paul Graham is the co-founder of Y-Combinator, which is arguably the world’s most successful startup studio. His artistic background, combined with his technical genius, has helped him become one of the most successful writers and entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley.

So how does this proudly self-proclaimed ‘nerd’ who stopped watching TV at the age of 13 continue to find success while circumventing convention? Let’s break down how the combination of his natural, yet seemingly opposed interests, helped him build his career.

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Why do YOU think Paul Graham has had so much success? Let me know in the comments below.

DavidPerellChannel
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I love your long form video-essays and haven't missed a single one ever, your ability to narrate stories just fascinates me David

amantulsyan
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Recently discovered your podcast. What a gem.

prompt_shark
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Man I love this Merging of Left and right brain, Dionysus and Apollo, Chaos and structure. That's where everything is created.

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materpiece video david!!! you killed it man!! What a content!!

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What a video this is David. Truly golden. Thank you so much!

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Such an awesome video and keep these coming David!

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Loved this video David! Super useful! Keep them coming!

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By YouSum Live

00:00:00 Paul Graham's diverse interests shaped his successful career.
00:01:01 Integration of art, technology, writing led to Y Combinator.
00:02:22 Graham's unconventional educational path contributed to his uniqueness.
00:03:08 Writing essays publicly revolutionized sharing knowledge in Silicon Valley.
00:03:48 Graham's essay titles and content gained viral attention.
00:04:18 "Hackers and Painters" metaphor embodies Graham's art-tech intersection.
00:05:06 Graham's prolific writing and timeless content garnered significant readership.
00:05:40 Y Combinator expanded startup education based on Graham's ideas.
00:06:07 Graham's creative generosity and public sharing made him a key educator.

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ReflectionOcean
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More accurately: From Billionaire to Painter. I recall, he wanted to start a business, ViaWeb, to make money, full stop. Now he writes and paints.

violinalone
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Last year I was able to read the essays online. This year I can’t. When I click on them they don’t open. Do you perhaps know why?

thisislindoluthuli
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PG's sandals give him +30 skill points on writing

basti_vkl
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HE WASNT JUST A PAINTER! STOP CLICKBAITING. HE HAS A FREAKIN PHD

ogedaykhan
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Back in the days, yahoo bought everything lol.

sankt.gabriel
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Funny you should characterize painters as passionate (and as the video shows, bold, spontaneous and abstract.) He was not that kind of painter. Rather, exacting and traditional and concerned with beauty and skill.

anyajohnson
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be careful not to be fooled by thieves who can copy other website and steal any projects others created.

yunhuang
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Very cool! Can you make my wife love me again? 🕯

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