Entrepreneurship and Business Management

Good question, this is a very interesting angle. Let's talk about how to peel back a business model, layer by layer, like an onion, to see its innermost core and determine whether it can truly last.

Haha, this is an interesting question, and it's not as mysterious as it sounds. Let's talk about it in plain language. So-called "First Principles Thinking," in a nutshell, means don't always "copy ho...

Okay, explaining this isn't complicated; let's use an analogy. Imagine you want to make a delicious "braised pork," but you don't know how. Most people's approach (which is "analogical thinking") woul...

No problem, this is quite an interesting topic to discuss. You can think of this like learning to cook. Most people learn to cook using "analogical thinking," which means following recipes: a pinch of...

Let's put it this way: it's like cooking. Most people who start businesses are like "cooking by recipe." They look at what successful companies in the market are doing, then imitate them, perhaps twea...

Let's put it this way: these two concepts are essentially two different "problem-solving operating systems" in our brains. "Analogical thinking" is like "copying homework.

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.

Let's put it this way: for early-stage companies, the value of the YC alumni network might far exceed the money YC gives you. It's not just a nice-to-have; it's a tangible core resource.

Okay, I'm familiar with this. I'll help you understand how the folks at YC pick teams, trying to explain it in simple terms. The entire process mainly involves two hurdles: Application Material Screen...

Let's put it this way: the money YC provides is merely a "ticket"; the real value lies in what's behind that ticket. Imagine what you gain by joining one of the world's most elite clubs for entreprene...

This statement might sound like common sense, but it's practically the golden rule for all successful startups, especially for early-stage entrepreneurs.