At Y Combinator, we help companies prepare for Series A by focusing on their revenue, which significantly enhances the perception of their ideas.

During Y Combinator, we practiced our pitch extensively, receiving valuable feedback from peers and mentors.

We structured our weekly meetings with Y Combinator partners to ensure accountability and to address feedback effectively.

Recognizing the benefits of founders having colleagues, we decided to invest in batches, which has become a core part of YC's approach. At Y Combinator, we treat founders like family and prioritize their interests, fostering a strong sense of community even among over 2,000 alumni.

The experience in the Y Combinator batch has exceeded expectations, proving to be life-changing and transformational for the founders' perspectives on their business.

When we decided to join Y Combinator, we were already profitable and saw it as an opportunity to scale our team and improve our fundraising efforts.

Despite initial rejection from Y Combinator, I focused on their encouragement to reapply, which motivated me to improve my startup. I set myself the goal to grow by 10 to 20% every single week, pretending as if I got into Y Combinator.

The economic downturn has prompted Y Combinator founders to take a sober look at their situations, assessing whether their strategies are beneficial for their businesses rather than just for investors.

The likelihood of securing Series A funding is significantly higher for Y Combinator startups, with 45% achieving this milestone compared to the industry average of 33%.