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Garry Tan

10/18/19

@ Garry Tan

Reach out to Y Combinator alumni for insights and ask them for a quick mock interview to prepare for your own interview.

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3 Tips to Nail the Y Combinator Interview

@ Garry Tan

3 Tips to Nail the Y Combinator Interview

10/18/19

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Vivek Ravisankar

03/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Before joining Y Combinator, we initially focused on helping students prepare for interviews through mock interviews, which highlighted the disconnect between resumes and actual skills.

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Apoorva Mehta

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

I reached out to Y Combinator alumni for introductions to the partners, and within 24 hours, I started receiving responses, mostly rejections.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/13/23

@ Y Combinator

During the Y Combinator interview, expect basic questions that help the interviewers understand your startup; these are not trick questions but rather context-dependent inquiries.

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Shana Fisher

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

I advise companies going to Y Combinator to leverage the connections and mentorship available there to craft growth strategies for their solid products.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/13/23

@ Y Combinator

Being authentic during the Y Combinator interview is crucial; avoid acting like you're in a pitch competition and instead engage in a natural conversation with the interviewers.

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Garry Tan

10/18/19

@ Garry Tan

If you got a Y Combinator interview, congratulations!

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Y Combinator Cast

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

During Y Combinator, partners meet individually with startups to provide advice on their challenges.

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Garry Tan

10/18/19

@ Garry Tan

Don't stress out about the Y Combinator interview; it's just a conversation, and practicing can help you a lot.

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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.