Hi, it’s Nicolas from The Family. Today, I’m discussing Y Combinator, how it evolved from a small summer program in Boston to a Silicon Valley powerhouse, and what we Europeans can learn from it.

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A review of policy discussions around the globe related to supporting startups during the COVID-19 crisis: Should Startups Be Bailed Out?
A comprehensive overview of the radical upheaval currently happening in the healthcare industry: Toward Better, Cheaper Healthcare.
A note on Marc Andreessen’s smashing essay IT’S TIME TO BUILD and economic development: Marc Andreessen on Building Things.
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As for today, I’d like to continue my “11 Notes” series dedicated to interesting businesses, following instalments on Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway (with my cofounder Oussama Ammar), Goldman Sachs,…