Having the support of the Y Combinator community is invaluable, as it connects you with other founders willing to collaborate and help each other out.

I'm very happy to be here because three years ago, I was actually in the crowd at a female founders conference before we got into Y Combinator, so I feel like I've closed the loop.

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.

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.

My experiences have led me to become a group partner at Y Combinator, where I find joy in helping founders overcome challenges to bring their technologies to market.

The best part of the Y Combinator network is the willingness of alumni to help each other, making it a supportive community for founders.

The first batch of Y Combinator was magical, filled with people who genuinely wanted to start startups, making it one of the most enjoyable times of my life.

I still feel like I know very little about startups, and having a community of motivated people around me is incredibly valuable.

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.