Seattle-based startup, RescueTime, got some more TechCrunch coverage for the upcoming Y Combinator Demo Day (March 18th).

Quoted: The fledgling startups listed below will present their ideas and initial products to investors at this spring's Y Combinator Demo Day on March ...

Summer incubator on the model of Y-Combinator, located in Boulder, CO.

Companies get $15,000 and mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs.

Advice from the trenches of Y Combinator. Most of this is about stuff like getting an apartment....but a few good insights into what is (perceived as) the most valuable parts of the program.

Quoted: the most valuable aspect of the program is the community, and those dinners are the focal point. It’s where you will get to know founders from current and previous batches. In fact, since you’re on the West Coast, you’ll get to meet almost every Y C startup that’s still alive and kicking, and maybe some that aren’t.

Incubator, IdeaLab, founded by Bill Gross in 1996.

Quoted: What resources does Idealab provide to its businesses?
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Answer:
In addition to capital, Idealab provides a full range of resources to infuse start-ups with the support they need to rapidly introduce innovative products and services. Resources include office space and the accompanying office services, development and technology, graphic design, marketing, competitive research, legal, accounting and business development support and services. In addition, Idealab provides advice on strategy, branding and corporate structure.

Y Combinator is an interesting incubator model - get some funding, spend 3 months in Boston, get assistance from experienced entrepreneurs, and give up 6% of your company.

Interesting history of a "lucky" startup space in the valley. I'd be interesting to hear more about the Plug n' Play building model these guys are using for new startup rental space Can we replicate in Seattle?

Quoted: Over the years, one building in Palo Alto, Calif., has been home to some of Silicon Valley’s most successful start-ups.

Boulder, CO incubator - summer entrepreneurship program. The video is pretty cheezy - though I think the concept is great.