Ask HN: How many billion dollar YC companies had traction before YC?

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11 years ago

Stripe: Known founders (sold a company for several million) but had few users.

Dropbox: Launched on HN before YC interviews, might have had traction.

Airbnb: Maybe some from before they pivoted?

Twitch: Evolved from Justin.tv, which had some traction, but Justin.tv evolved from Justin casting his life. No traction beforehand?

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