YC Startup School 2026 Draws European Builders

Y Combinator partner Jared Friedman hosted a breakout session for European builders at Startup School 2026. The event filled a stadium with ambitious founders and featured discussions on targeting global markets and building Silicon Valley ties. A related quote from Andrew Côté highlights YC's focus on teaching how to build and ship products rather than just raising funds, noting that most new ventures will not require venture capital as traditional jobs decline.