The Knowledge Project Podcast TranscriptsGarry Tan: Billion-Dollar Misfits — Inside Y Combinator’s Startup Formula [The Knowledge Project Ep. #226] Gary Tan is the CEO of Y Combinator. Shane Parrish: I want to start with [the question,] What makes Y Combinator so successful? Members Only content. If you have an account, log in here to access content and your subscription settings. Not a member? Join Us.