Ask HN: I am a founder and a felon, what next?

I've love to talk to you, but I don't see any contact info in your profile. Care to reach out to me? (my contact info is in my profile)

I don't have sage advice. Just wanted to offer some encouragement. Cheers.

You should read up on the story behind Pigeon.ly. I know one of the founders had legal issues in his past and used his experience as inspiration for the company. They're working to make phone calls in prisons more affordable. Here's some backstory: https://techcrunch.com/2015/03/24/pigeon-ly/

Congrats! You seem to be doing great!

As you just mentioned work successes, I would suggest that you also take good care of personal relationships.

Think about those people that have a good heart and with whom you have a healthy relationship. Consciously cultivate these relationships, if some time pass without seem them, take an extra effort to meet them.

When I was in my 20s I beber thought about it (and might even think that it was an odd advice), but now close to 40 I see how it matters.

Good luck!

> I want to be candid about this, honesty is the best policy.

Does the YC application actually ask you if you have a felony conviction? If so, I think the best bet is to be honest. But if they don't ask about it, I don't see why you'd need to volunteer that kind of information.

Sounds like you've come a long way. Good luck with your future!

Dude congrats! Super hyped for you.

There's no harm in being honest, and I believe previous offenders have already gone through YC