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Garry Tan

10/18/19

@ Garry Tan

Using an inverted pyramid structure for your answers is ideal; answer the question directly first, then provide additional information.

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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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Ian McAllister

11/20/22

@ Lenny's Podcast

To improve communication, always answer questions directly before providing additional context; this helps avoid rambling.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/13/23

@ Y Combinator

Your written answers should be clear and concise; avoid lengthy responses as they do not earn you extra points.

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

The 'problem, solution, benefit' structure is effective for communication. You start by discussing the issue, then the solution, and finally the benefits of that solution.

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Kevin Hale

09/07/19

@ Y Combinator

Some users prefer to ask questions directly rather than navigating through your website, so make it easy for them to contact you for help.

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Michael Seibel

09/24/19

@ Y Combinator

Avoid lengthy explanations of how you came up with your idea; instead, get straight to the point.

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Garry Tan

10/18/19

@ Garry Tan

If you get cut off during your answer, you might not be able to return to it, so be concise and direct to avoid pitfalls.

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Avoid asking yes or no questions during user interviews; instead, encourage users to provide detailed examples and explanations.

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Y Combinator Cast

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Practice your answers but avoid sounding robotic; keep your responses natural and engaging.

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Y Combinator Cast

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

When preparing for press interviews, draft succinct answers to frequently asked questions that reporters typically ask early-stage startups.