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Jared Friedman

07/19/19

@ Y Combinator

You can apply to Y Combinator even if you don't have a US visa; many founders in this situation successfully do so.

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Can You Apply to YC Before You Have a US Visa? - Jared Friedman

@ Y Combinator

Can You Apply to YC Before You Have a US Visa? - Jared Friedman

07/19/19

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Jared Friedman

07/19/19

@ Y Combinator

If you're not a US citizen and want to participate in Y Combinator, don't worry; obtaining a visa won't be a significant obstacle.

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Jared Friedman

07/19/19

@ Y Combinator

Y Combinator has extensive experience helping founders secure B-1 visas, and it's rarely an issue for the three to four months spent in the program.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/13/23

@ Y Combinator

When applying to Y Combinator, you don't need permission or to send a deck; just apply directly on their website.

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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.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/13/23

@ Y Combinator

Applying to Y Combinator is a low time commitment with the potential for significant upside, making it a worthwhile opportunity for aspiring founders.

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Michael Seibel

10/29/22

@ Y Combinator

It's a myth that you need to be far along in your startup journey to apply to Y Combinator; many successful companies started with just an idea when they applied.

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Jared Friedman

05/17/19

@ Y Combinator

You have nothing to lose by applying to Y Combinator as soon as you have a founding team and an idea.

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Y Combinator Cast

01/03/17

@ Y Combinator

Many successful founders have applied to Y Combinator multiple times before being accepted, so don't hesitate to apply again.

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Tikhon Bernstam

09/09/17

@ Y Combinator

I encourage international entrepreneurs to apply to programs like Y Combinator or 500 Startups, as they provide invaluable support and resources.