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Y Combinator Cast

08/23/24

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At Y Combinator, we invest in founders at the idea stage, understanding that it may take over a decade to see if their concepts are viable, so short-term valuations are less critical.

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Are We In An AI Hype Cycle?

08/23/24

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Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

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In early-stage investing, the ability to evaluate founders effectively is a significant advantage, and this skill has been crucial to Y Combinator's success.

Y Combinator Cast

04/12/24

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Many hard tech founders mistakenly believe they need large amounts of funding upfront, but Y Combinator encourages them to think like software companies and find ways to progress with less money.

Michael Seibel

11/29/18

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At Y Combinator, we help companies prepare for Series A by focusing on their revenue, which significantly enhances the perception of their ideas.

Dalton Caldwell

05/13/23

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Applying to Y Combinator is a low time commitment with the potential for significant upside, making it a worthwhile opportunity for aspiring founders.

Kevin Hale

07/26/19

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Y Combinator does not only fund companies with significant traction; many successful companies were accepted based solely on their ideas.

Diana Hu

08/28/19

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Y Combinator is an excellent platform for startups to gain focus and direction, especially during the critical incubation stage.

Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

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Investors in Y Combinator companies are top-tier VCs, frequently investing in these startups and often making multiple investments.

Jessica Livingston

06/01/16

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Despite starting Y Combinator with the goal of helping a few entrepreneurs, we never anticipated funding a thousand startups, many of which have become very successful.

Parker Conrad

01/11/25

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The real value of Y Combinator is the intensity of the program, which sets companies up for success by instilling a sense of urgency and focus on execution.