Hello, HN community,

We're all familiar with the statistics suggesting that having a PhD, being a second-time founder, or holding an MBA can significantly impact a startup's success. However, much of this data seems overly simplistic and doesn't capture the complexities of startup success.

To delve deeper, I've been analyzing various factors independently (given the nature of available data) and have compiled my findings in a spreadsheet. While this approach has its limitations, it's a starting point for uncovering more nuanced insights.

I believe there's more to explore and understand in this area, and I'm looking for your help. If you have access to more sophisticated data, methodologies, or relevant literature that goes beyond the surface-level analysis, I'd be grateful for your guidance and recommendations.

Here's what I've discovered so far: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LD1t-neBRcqM6EwlvCTM87axYZSukeFu17RIQJnvf18/edit#gid=86892079

I'm especially interested in any advanced statistical methods, comprehensive datasets, or literature that can provide a deeper understanding of the factors influencing startup success. Your expertise and advice would be invaluable in pushing this research further.

Thank you for your time and looking forward to your insights!