Recognizing the benefits of founders having colleagues, we decided to invest in batches, which has become a core part of YC's approach. At Y Combinator, we treat founders like family and prioritize their interests, fostering a strong sense of community even among over 2,000 alumni.

The experience in the Y Combinator batch has exceeded expectations, proving to be life-changing and transformational for the founders' perspectives on their business.

The first batch of Y Combinator was magical, filled with people who genuinely wanted to start startups, making it one of the most enjoyable times of my life.

Having the support of the Y Combinator community is invaluable, as it connects you with other founders willing to collaborate and help each other out.

Building relationships with partners and founders is essential, especially in the early stages of a startup, as it can lead to valuable opportunities.

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

The best part of the Y Combinator network is the willingness of alumni to help each other, making it a supportive community for founders.

Joining Y Combinator turned out to be one of the best decisions I ever made, especially as we faced severe financial challenges before receiving their support. Starting and running a company as a founder can be a very lonely experience, where you often feel responsible for everyone's future and only you know the reality of the low times.

Getting into Y Combinator is just the beginning; many founders mistakenly believe that this achievement equates to success, but real impact comes from the work that follows.