Past companies we've invested in are on the web site. They're around if you are in Atlanta and a bunch of them are also on Twitter.
It's hard to say how we're different without direct experience of going through the YC program. That said, all the partners of Shotput are successful entrepreneurs who have or are running Internet/tech businesses. There's a wide breadth of experience with the partners from the highly technical to the highly sales/marketing based.
That said - best way to get to know us (if you don't already) is to come to our office hours (one today and one on 3/24). Details on the site.
Thanks Sanjay. Please don't take personal offense at the comment about MBAs. I worked as a 'creative' in a medical marketing firm through university. So I made descent money from the creation of cargo cults, making something that looks right but doesn't work, makes me :(.
Just out of interest, how many companies did you start with? How many are earning revenue after 12 months?
I'd be in interested contacting them about their experiences.
Apparently I can't thread this reply deeper so I replied to the parent message instead.
No offense taken - I rail against MBAs myself when they lack experience.
We funded 8 startups last year. They're all still around but I can't speak (well, I could but I won't) to revenue, etc. I'll leave that to them to discuss or not as appropriate.
Oh yeah, most of us don't have MBAs, BTW. I'm an exception. But I got mine AFTER doing my startup so I don't view myself as being pre-programmed for ridiculousness. :-)
