Michael Sibel leaves y combinator

Michael Sibel Declare Late Wednesday on X that after more than 12 years in the famous Y Combinator, he moves to the role of “Fakhri partner”.

Garry Tan, CEO of Ycombinator, shared the news separately in a company Blog postShedding light on the long history of Sibel with the outfit. SEIBEL first joined YC as a founder, where he passes the program twice – once with the start of Jusin.tv later with the Socialcam app. Sibel later occupied as a group partner, administrative director and executive director of YC Accessor.

It is worth noting that Seibel has already returned to the role of the partner of a lesser operational group recently. In the YC Blog post last year, he wrote that he was ready to “hand over my leadership responsibilities”, as the transition became “effective” after I completed the winter startup group for the hurry.

Ten years is a long period for anyone, but Sibel’s departure may be early in 2022, when Tan was appointed as president and executive director. Step It is said Some YC staff surprised – partially because Tan was working sporadic Venture box at the time outside YC, but also because they believe that Seibel is the next role.

We contacted Sibel to comment. Meanwhile, he participated in his X’s publication that after taking this summer to relax, he is eager to “help the government to serve its citizens better.” He added: “The government was a youthful passion, and I am excited to re -wage.” Sibel fell through the Yumbinator Paul Graham and Jessica Livingston for “changing my life”.

The news comes almost two weeks ago before the YC founder of founders start their own tour; The program will be run from April to June.