Jared Friedman is a startup founder, investor, and partner at Y Combinator, where he works with some of the world’s most ambitious early-stage founders. Before joining YC, he co-founded Scribd, one of the internet’s largest digital reading platforms, helping grow it into a global service used by millions of readers (including a lot of Hack Clubbers!). After becoming a partner in 2015, he has worked with hundreds of startups across AI, developer tools, fintech, and healthcare, helping founders go from rough ideas to companies used by millions. Join this AMA to learn what YC looks for in founders, how to turn projects into startups, and what opportunities exist for young builders who want to start companies today!