Bayesian, or other algorithmic approaches (what many call AI), on signals like word frequency can help with separating wheat from chaff. Rarely any better when it comes to such multivariate decisions. Given the uncertainty in startup success, perhaps a rough solution at scale would perform. Maybe that's the goal with YC, but at least on the outside YC has always seemed more like an elite private school that delivers on personal treatment and alumni network. I wonder whoa is building the equivalent of the public university.
