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Dalton Caldwell

05/13/23

@ Y Combinator

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.

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How to Apply And Succeed at Y Combinator | Startup School

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How to Apply And Succeed at Y Combinator | Startup School

05/13/23

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Dalton Caldwell

05/13/23

@ Y Combinator

If someone discourages you from applying to Y Combinator, especially an investor, ask them if they would invest in your startup; their reluctance may reveal their lack of commitment to your success.

Michael Seibel

10/29/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often mistakenly believe that Y Combinator is just a series of online lectures, not realizing they will be assigned a group partner and placed in small sections for personalized support.

Shana Fisher

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

I advise companies going to Y Combinator to leverage the connections and mentorship available there to craft growth strategies for their solid products.

Jared Friedman

05/17/19

@ Y Combinator

Many people mistakenly believe that traction or revenue is necessary to apply to Y Combinator, but that's not true; a significant portion of funded companies only have a founding team and an idea.

Y Combinator Cast

10/12/22

@ Y Combinator

If you're considering applying to Y Combinator, just do it; the experience could change your life, as it did for us.

Garry Tan

10/18/19

@ Garry Tan

Reach out to Y Combinator alumni for insights and ask them for a quick mock interview to prepare for your own interview.

Michael Seibel

10/29/22

@ Y Combinator

Many founders applying to Y Combinator are unaware of the full extent of the program's offerings, including ongoing support after the initial three-month period.

Y Combinator Cast

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

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

Michael Seibel

10/29/22

@ Y Combinator

The real value of Y Combinator lies in the peer network and the honest feedback from experienced founders, not just in the financial investment.