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Y Combinator Cast

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Practice your answers but avoid sounding robotic; keep your responses natural and engaging.

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PR + Content for Growth by Kat Mañalac and Craig Cannon

@ Y Combinator

PR + Content for Growth by Kat Mañalac and Craig Cannon

09/20/18

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Dalton Caldwell

05/13/23

@ Y Combinator

Being authentic during the Y Combinator interview is crucial; avoid acting like you're in a pitch competition and instead engage in a natural conversation with the interviewers.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

10/13/17

@ Y Combinator

When conducting interviews, aim to create a conversational atmosphere that feels natural and engaging.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/13/23

@ Y Combinator

Your written answers should be clear and concise; avoid lengthy responses as they do not earn you extra points.

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Using questions in your presentation engages the audience and creates a conversational atmosphere.

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

When asking spontaneous questions to trained speakers, use the power of 'why' to dig deeper and encourage more authentic responses.

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Kevin Hale

09/13/19

@ Y Combinator

To make your pitch clear, avoid ambiguity, complexity, jargon, and unnecessary preambles, and focus on being conversational.

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Ian McAllister

11/20/22

@ Lenny's Podcast

To improve communication, always answer questions directly before providing additional context; this helps avoid rambling.

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

In spontaneous speaking situations, you must figure out what to say and how to say it simultaneously. Familiarity with structures can help you respond effectively.

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Ammon Bartram

05/18/17

@ Y Combinator

To avoid hazing during interviews, it's essential to maintain a friendly and supportive atmosphere, especially when candidates struggle to answer questions.