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Dalton Caldwell

05/13/23

@ Y Combinator

When applying to Y Combinator, you don't need permission or to send a deck; just apply directly on their website.

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How to Apply And Succeed at Y Combinator | Startup School

@ Y Combinator

How to Apply And Succeed at Y Combinator | Startup School

05/13/23

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Jared Friedman

07/19/19

@ Y Combinator

You can apply to Y Combinator even if you don't have a US visa; many founders in this situation successfully do so.

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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.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/13/23

@ Y Combinator

Y Combinator's application process is designed to be accessible without needing networking or warm introductions; it focuses on evaluating complete strangers who fill out a form on the website.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/13/23

@ Y Combinator

The application process for Y Combinator is designed to be quick and easy, making the potential benefits outweigh the minimal time investment required to apply.

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Y Combinator Cast

06/01/16

@ Y Combinator

There's no such thing as too early or too late to apply to Y Combinator, and filling out the application is a useful exercise for any founder, even if they don't submit it.

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Jared Friedman

05/17/19

@ Y Combinator

You have nothing to lose by applying to Y Combinator as soon as you have a founding team and an idea.

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Danielle Morrill

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

I got into Y Combinator in the summer of 2012 after applying on a whim, just minutes before the deadline.

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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

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.