Former Y Combinator, a16z experts hold invite-only summit for founders | TechCrunch
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The To Do List Summit is set for August 9, aiming to train 80 early-stage founders on engaging with the press and managing social media. The event, organized by previous Y Combinator event staff and a former Andreessen Horowitz manager, is priced at $600. Central to its creation is the concern over high costs associated with PR agencies, which discourages founders. Success stories emphasize how modern viral moments on social media can lead to significant funding, prompting this initiative to assist founders outside Y Combinator without equity stakes.
The To Do List Summit will cap off at 80 early-stage founders and will teach them how to work with the press and run their own social media.
Y Combinator's events have always been highly popular and were a major force in making San Francisco the hub for the burgeoning AI startup community.
Founders feel pressured to do the same as startups that routinely go viral, even if it often costs tens of thousands to hire PR and social media agencies.
A single social media post can make an early-stage startup go viral these days, leading to significant funding and opportunities.
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