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Garry Tan

10/18/19

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It's crucial to explain concepts that the interviewers might not understand, given the limited time you have. Discuss your solution by explaining how you solve the problem and why you are the right team to do it.

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3 Tips to Nail the Y Combinator Interview

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3 Tips to Nail the Y Combinator Interview

10/18/19

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Garry Tan

10/18/19

@ Garry Tan

Be concise and straightforward, as the interviewers may be very smart but might not be familiar with your specific industry.

Garry Tan

10/18/19

@ Garry Tan

Second, explain your solution and why you are the right team to implement it.

Garry Tan

10/18/19

@ Garry Tan

The Y Combinator interview lasts only ten minutes, so you need to communicate three key points effectively: the problem, the solution, and the potential size of the opportunity.

Michael Seibel

09/24/19

@ Y Combinator

Avoid lengthy explanations of how you came up with your idea; instead, get straight to the point.

Garry Tan

10/18/19

@ Garry Tan

In the interview, use plain English and avoid buzzwords to explain your product and its purpose clearly.

Michael Seibel

03/15/19

@ Y Combinator

When pitching to customers, use industry jargon to build credibility, encourage them to discuss their problems, and quickly demonstrate how your solution can help them personally.

Y Combinator Cast

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

In a three to five sentence pitch, explain what your company does, who the customer is, and why it's better than existing solutions.

Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Clear and concise communication is crucial; if I can't understand what a company does after a ten-minute interview, that's an easy no for funding.

Adora Cheung

03/20/17

@ Y Combinator

You should be able to clearly articulate the problem your idea is solving in one sentence and verify that it's a problem others also face by talking to potential users.