We were initially hesitant to apply to Y Combinator, but an advisor encouraged us to go for it, leading to an unexpected interview and acceptance.

At Y Combinator, I was inspired by the ambitious mindset of other founders, which contrasted sharply with the skepticism we faced before. It motivated me to fully commit to making Watsi a reality.

I applied to Y Combinator on a long shot, not expecting to get in, but after interviewing in Palo Alto, I was accepted and dropped out of graduate school to pursue my startup.

With dwindling funds and a working product, I was advised to join Y Combinator, which I initially hesitated to do but ultimately saw as a necessary step to keep the company alive.

When I applied to Y Combinator, I didn't have high hopes, but I believed in my idea and was invited for an interview, which was a turning point for me.

After selling my company, I was invited to be the first healthcare and biotech partner at Y Combinator, where I could share my story and help other founders.

Despite initial rejection from Y Combinator, I focused on their encouragement to reapply, which motivated me to improve my startup. I set myself the goal to grow by 10 to 20% every single week, pretending as if I got into Y Combinator.

I applied to Y Combinator without knowing that being a single non-technical founder might be a disadvantage, and I'm glad I did because it changed the trajectory of my life and business.

I suggest that founders should apply to Y Combinator if they resonate with my advice and want to start a company.