Y Combinator

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To get noticed by Y Combinator (YC), you need to understand the game they're playing. They aren't looking for a perfect business plan, but rather a few more fundamental things.
Let's put it this way: you can think of YC as a highly experienced angel investor who has seen countless successful and failed startups. Based on this experience, they've developed certain preferences...
Hey there! When it comes to the changes at Y Combinator (YC) over the past few years, there's quite a lot to talk about. If you had asked me a few years ago, I might have described it as a standardize...
Simply put, YC's "Office Hours" are like a "specialist consultation" or "premium tutoring session" arranged for founders. Imagine you're a new driver, and you're told to get straight onto the highway ...
Let's put it this way: getting into YC is much harder than getting into Harvard or Stanford. The commonly cited acceptance rate fluctuates between 1.5% and 3%.
Hey man, applying to YC is a bit like a blind date – first impressions are super important. Many screw it up, not because their idea is bad, but because they make some very basic mistakes.
Imagine you're a chef wanting to open a brand new "Future Burger Joint." You personally think mustard and pineapple are a perfect match in a burger, but will customers actually buy it? YC's role is li...
If you're applying to YC, reading Paul Graham's (PG) essays is essential homework. He has many articles, but a few are widely considered "bibles" – you'll truly be at a disadvantage if you don't read ...
Actually, from an official perspective, there's no difference between the two batches except for the timing. YC itself consistently emphasizes that the quality, admission standards, and resources avai...
Hey man, if you're thinking about applying to YC, location really isn't the biggest hurdle. I've seen several international teams get in; the key is whether you and your project are strong enough.

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