Using the 'X for Y' framework can be useful, but it must be done correctly; the 'X' should be a well-known billion-dollar company, and the 'Y' should represent a significant market opportunity.

When using the 'X for Y' construction in your pitch, ensure that 'X' is a household name, 'Y' is a large market, and it's clear why 'Y' would want 'X'.

You need a big market for your startup, which typically means a billion-dollar market, or a small but rapidly growing market.

A strong YC application articulates the idea concisely, avoiding vague marketing jargon, and demonstrates a significant market opportunity.

When using 'X for Y', ensure that the target market clearly wants the model being applied, and that it addresses a segment that is currently underserved.

YC's investment of $150,000 does not handicap companies; rather, it increases their value and success probability, as the average cap for companies going through YC tends to be over $8 million.

We realized that investors prefer big market potential, so we adjusted our projections to be more realistic, but it still didn't resonate with them.

When pitching to investors, it's important to focus on the potential for significant growth rather than hedging against failure; confidence in your vision is key.

Investors often overlook the potential of existing large markets, thinking they are too crowded, but if you can create a significantly better product, there's room for many winners.