Even though fears of a pre-facebook Zuckerberg reading your ideas about a new social networking site are valid it seems to me that this more of an exception than a rule.. but it does seem like a valid concern..
The only other thing I would add is that given the rising popularity of YC it seems only natural that PG and friends would like some qualified help.
At any rate, were someone to actually successfully steal your idea, this person would probably be found out and disowned by the community and YC. In other words, there is plenty of incentive for people not to steal.
The only other thing I would add is that given the rising popularity of YC it seems only natural that PG and friends would like some qualified help.
At any rate, were someone to actually successfully steal your idea, this person would probably be found out and disowned by the community and YC. In other words, there is plenty of incentive for people not to steal.