Being a Y Combinator partner means having made many mistakes before and knowing the way out, rather than claiming to play error-free.

During Y Combinator, partners meet individually with startups to provide advice on their challenges.

The guidance from Y Combinator partners is invaluable, as they have built successful companies and know how to scale a business effectively.

Getting startup advice from individuals who have only worked at large companies or who have never been involved in a startup can be misleading and unhelpful.

Joining Y Combinator turned out to be one of the best decisions I ever made, especially as we faced severe financial challenges before receiving their support. Starting and running a company as a founder can be a very lonely experience, where you often feel responsible for everyone's future and only you know the reality of the low times.

Y Combinator doesn't shy away from investing in companies in the 'trough of sorrow'; instead, they focus on helping founders navigate through challenges.

Asking friends for advice is often less effective than conducting your own research, especially for young founders who may share similar limited experiences.

At Y Combinator, we often help startups clean up their cap tables and convince previous investors that their current setup is detrimental to the company.

Beware of individuals claiming they can help you get into Y Combinator; many are scammers looking for equity or money and do not actually provide any real assistance.