I had the same reaction. Also the new vibe feels less like “make something people want” and more like “join the pantheon.”

cz as successful YC is - the graveyard is littered with thousands of graves

in each batch only 2 - 3 startups really work out and make it big.

Yep, I would like to see the success/failure ratio. That would give me a good idea whether this VC funding fantasy is a number game, intentional success or just plain old luck.

My first thought was I'd love to see everything, from the unicorns to the mid-level success to the failures, all laid out in one big infographic.

Like a lottery only advertising the winners.

Meh. If your business fails, you basically got $500K in exchange for nothing. Still sounds to me like a good deal.