It's a startup accelerator, like YC, but kind of elitist

Generalist

Growth Manager

I have gone through Techstars and Startupbootcamp, planning to apply to YC for the second gig. I think the YC network and its alumni is what makes the difference. I have heard YC companies being bought by other YC companies (if they can't scale or fail). Don't think anyone else comes close.

Neo is good, Garry & Michael are big larpers, I haven't seen a single vc or accelerator without some f* problems. Neo gives a good deal, about the YC network? C'MON use an email or something . Or go directly to a seed VC try to get a structured deal.

Founder

Reading this feud on X. Any YC or Neo founders here who can spill more?

Any ☕ on YC vs Neo?

Any ☕ on YC vs Neo?- Grapevine

Welcome to Indian Startups's Private Community

What advice will you give you to someone applying the first time?

P.S. someone posted rejection question, I took the chance for approval lol

Anyone who got YC approved? You or someone you know

Consultant

*IMPORTANT*

Monday morning and nobody at office. We have no option but to force strict rules now: 

1. If you arrive any later than 9:55 in office, it will be marked as half day leave. 

2. Lunch breaks are supposed to be max 40 mins long. I accept basic courtesy of following this, if not, I’ll tag people on the group. 

3. All leaves requests need to be emailed to me. Without any record on email, we might not be able give a record of how many leaves in each bracket are left for each individual. So don’t expect this data from us, if you don’t email.

Icing on the cake, CEO didn't come to the office

CEO of a YC funded fintech startup

Product Manager

Salesforce Developer

Has anyone applied to YC? If yes what was your experience, what all have you done before applying to YC? What was your market segment? Any other stories and gyaan related to applying and working with YC please!

Experience with Y Combinator

Software Engineer

Is there a founders-only platform similar to grapevine?

Welcome to Office Gossip's Private Community

I have worked at a YC startup and a non-YC one (Nexus backed). From my experiences YC one had very good work culture and business growth was rapid too. But Nexus backed startup gave me significant raise (10LPA to 18LPA). But the sample size is extremely low to conclude anything.

Also, whenever a YC backed company’s recruiter reaches me out, he or she is delighted to see a YC tag in my resume. But some recruiters give zero Fs. Few dont even know YC.

So,
1. Does a YC tag generally mean the startup is of higher in quality (work culture, team dynamics, business outlook etc.)?
2. Is a YC tag a plus point on resume while switching?

Does YC tag still have value?

I was a part of the small tech team at Cafe Coffee Day. And there was plenty of shady stuff going on then. Here to spill the beans

Ex-Cafe Coffe Day employee AMA

Equity Research

So did you guys fill out YC application for S24 batch? I'm pretty curious to know anyone planning to go in with a product which already has been funded by YC. And does YC backs up competition?

YC Application

Software Developer

Hey everyone! 
Sorry for the title. 

I had applied for a company, based out of Hyderabad. A startup, hiring for its founding full-stack engineer. 
The founder had sent their calendly link to schedule the meeting. 
I scheduled once, joined and waited long enough to receive an email saying that he got caught up in another meeting. The email explicitly said how sorry they were. 
Scheduled again, cancelled 5 mins prior because of a conflicting meeting. 
They apologized again, sent the calendly link, I rescheduled. I had an personal emergency because of which I couldn't attend so I sent an email, 5 MINS BEFORE THE MEETING STARTED, asking to reschedule. 
They shared the link, I rescheduled and they completely ghosted me. 

They think they belong to the top of the world or something, because of a fricking startup? Although it's YC funded but that doesn't give them horns! 
So I'm going to name and shame the company. 

LANDEED
Founder - CJ Lin

Egotistical Founder - Such a prick!

Sharing frustrations with starting up a business. In my career I have raised over $30m over multiple rounds.

Co-founders in non-business roles get pushed out by politics. Sharing control with co-founders is messy, inconvenient, time consuming. Money lets you hire people who have to answer to you.

If you are not the main ‘Business person’ in a startup high chance you are disposable, no matter what skills you have. And it sucks to spend so much effort only to get bullied out and left with nothing.

Some investors will follow you on social media, if your business is not growing QoQ don’t post anything on social media that implies you are not working every weekend. They will ask why you are not working.

 If you are CEO, be ready for every random person to tell you how to run your business. Not in a ‘friendly advice’ kind of way, if you are the CEO you have a target on your back.

 Investors don’t know about your industry or have very dated knowledge. Some will just say random tips like ‘try web3’ or ‘try SaaS’ and blame you for following their advice when it fails.

 Your progress is measured against fraud companies who fake numbers, or the 1 in thousands who succeed. Get made to feel like you are failing to live up to super high expectations constantly.

 Employees work half your hours, off sick usuall one day a week, deliver next to nothing and expect 20% hikes every year because that’s what their friends make, or they read some dumb startup hires freshers at 20LPA. 

Smooth talking people with the same idea as you, no traction, never shipped a product in life, will raise a huge seed round due to 'pedigree' and spend it all on self promotion. You will always be compared to these clowns who find ways to lecture others while building nothing of value.

Dark side of starting up.

So much truth in everything you’ve written 
 “your progress is measured against fraud companies who fake numbers”  
  
 This has become just more prevalent over time. Confidently advice learnings from startups that are faking GMV or PMF metrics :)

Investment Associate

Investor

Hey Guys and Gals,
So I am thinking of joining YML. Just curious if any of you have crossed path with them before. Wanna hear your thoughts, you know ? How's the vibe there ? Office shenanigans? Spill the beans. 😁

Considering Joining Y Media Labs (YML), Any Insights?

willl try my best to be honest, ask me anything

AMA - I work at a VC fund

Analyst

Came across this post on X recently, the point sounds valid in my opinion but wanted to know from the community cuz I recently took a decision between a unicorn b2c start-u which is super popular vs a b2b SaaS startup which is known among the tech community.

Post link: https://twitter.com/amuldotexe/status/1738243872231428484?t=V2-6pMSYCvl7L-w_f8IggQ&s=19

A big name in tech Vs 0-1 high growth place

Hi folks,

I got laid off today from a YC-backed startup (W23) citing a shift in product focus. Was part of the core team since Oct '21, initially as an intern then later converted to FTE in '22. Got a decent (30%+) increment this year. I was leading the mobile platform but currently, I'm on a notice period. CTO is supportive and helping me via their network.

I'm a recent graduate and this is my first time experiencing a layoff. What should I do now? What things should I keep in mind looking for the next opportunity? 

Also, if you are hiring and looking for a full-stack engineer, do reach out via https://t.me/GrimBeard75

Got laid-off from a YC backed startup

Product Engineer

Soonicorn founder

Shoot your questions!

Fintechfounfer AMA

Product Owner

Unsure how many of you are aware of the DRS - Decision Review System. You'll, if you are a Cricket viewer.

Do you think Y Combinator needs to add a Decision Review System?

Our last application(YC W23) got shortlisted for the interview and we were in the top 8% but got flunked in the final interview. 

This time it was a topsy-turvy experience, had a heap of hopes but couldn't even get the interview call.

Anyone out here on similar lines ? If Yes, Your thoughts.

Should DRS be introduced in YC applications as well ?

Investment Banking Associate

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The title speaks for itself.

As a fresher, should I focus only on developing my experience or should I care about funding, number of employees and all that stuff?

By the way this startup is a part of YC.

Any ☕ on YC vs Neo?

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