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YC

Y Combinator Cast

06/01/16

@ Y Combinator

YC does fund solo founders, but it's significantly harder for them to succeed due to the limitations of one person managing all aspects of a startup.

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Q&A with YC at the Female Founders Conference 2016

@ Y Combinator

Q&A with YC at the Female Founders Conference 2016

06/01/16

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/03/17

@ Y Combinator

YC emphasizes that being a solo founder is challenging. While it's generally better to have a co-founder, YC has accepted solo founders if they present unique insights and demonstrate competence.

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Jessica Livingston

09/07/24

@ Y Combinator

YC's approach to funding is non-traditional; we prioritize building relationships with founders over just focusing on returns.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

Being a solo founder is challenging due to the workload and emotional ups and downs, making it harder to succeed without a co-founder for support.

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Kevin Hale

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

YC's unfair advantages include having exceptional founders and a strong belief in technology companies as the future of billion-dollar businesses.

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Kat Mañalac

05/24/19

@ Y Combinator

You can start a really successful company as a solo founder, but it's hard. Having a co-founder helps you share tasks and the emotional burden of starting a company.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

06/01/16

@ Y Combinator

Seeking a co-founder just to fill perceived deficiencies or to check a box for the YC application is a bad idea; founders should try to succeed on their own first.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

08/18/23

@ Y Combinator

YC helps shift the leverage back to founders, making it easier for them to connect with investors who treat them well, despite the fundraising process still being unpredictable.

LP

Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Solo founders face challenges in gaining acceptance into Y Combinator, with a noticeable decline in their representation in recent batches.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

10/29/22

@ Y Combinator

YC emphasizes that founders do not need to start with external funding to build a successful company; instead, they should focus on creating value and gaining traction first.