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“So many folks in D.C. don’t actually know what it is,” he remarked. When Graham put out a call for startup applications, a dozen startups got into YC’s debut class. Lowe didn’t confirm where that was a strategy on Tan’s part, but he praised Tan for his warmness and his dedication. After educating the D.C. market, YC aims to leverage its influence, particularly in areas like competition policy. And if we don’t do that, then it’s pretty easy to see how this plays out,” Lowe said.