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Jessica Livingston

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

The type of founder Y Combinator accepts is anyone who is determined and has a potentially big idea.

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Jessica Livingston Speaks at Female Founders Conference 2015

@ Y Combinator

Jessica Livingston Speaks at Female Founders Conference 2015

02/24/15

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Jessica Livingston

09/07/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders at Y Combinator are often independent-minded and determined, willing to hustle despite skepticism from others about their ideas.

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Jared Friedman

05/17/19

@ Y Combinator

The two key ingredients to apply to Y Combinator are a founding team and an idea that excites you.

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Kevin Hale

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

Y Combinator does not only fund companies with significant traction; many successful companies were accepted based solely on their ideas.

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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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Kevin Hale

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

Y Combinator was created to help founders raise money without needing prior connections in venture capital, allowing anyone to apply with their ideas.

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Y Combinator Cast

06/01/16

@ Y Combinator

Y Combinator looks for teams that demonstrate determination, the ability to get things done, and the capacity to work together, without a one-size-fits-all approach.

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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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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

I suggest that founders should apply to Y Combinator if they resonate with my advice and want to start a company.

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Michael Seibel

10/29/22

@ Y Combinator

Y Combinator provides a unique environment where ambitious founders can access resources and support, but ultimately, the founders themselves must do the work to succeed.