YC backs up competition. It's a good and a bad thing about YC.

Growth Manager

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?

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YC Application

Software Developer

YC Application- Grapevine

How was your interview and what sort of traction do you already have 

Had applied did not get in or called for an interview

Anyone here got into yc w24?

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

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

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

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?

willl try my best to be honest, ask me anything

AMA - I work at a VC fund

Analyst

Asking this on behalf of many founders like myself, wanted to collate across multiple inputs: what is it that VCs really want to hear/see from a startup? 

Would love to get inputs from VCs and other founders alike - basis your experience on what has worked what hasn't worked.

The usual suspects: obviously the founder credentials, TAM, insights, metrics. But, what else? 
Look forward to informed answers.

What do VCs really look for in startups? How do they evaluate?

Founder

Which YC funded Indian startups have been successful over the years?

Successful = Profitable / Growing Revenue YoY with necessary burn / Dominant Market share. 

The Indian startups accepted list seems to have increased to a handful every year, but don't see any of them creating the impact that one expects from businesses selected by a seed platform that prides itself on extreme scrutiny for all applicants. 

Where do you think is the gap?  American understanding of Indian business models / consumers / market or somewhere else?

YC StartUps in India

Sales Manager

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

Any ☕ on YC vs Neo?

Generalist

Seeing this for a few weeks now. Noticed it when PG tweeted about how there are 100 ai startups in the batch and all are legit. That is none of then it’s phony or opportunistic. He also talked about how domain experts are building in AI and great founders. 

Then saw Garry Tan promoting the batch and retweeting others doing it. A couple of other partners talked about the companies they are excited about too. 

To me, this signals that yc isn’t getting the kind of interest they used to get and they have to promote the quality of the batch to be able to generate enough interest. For the first time in 10-15 years maybe. If they have to do it to ensure the companies are getting enough funding interest, what about startups without a brand name behind them. 

We will see more of these as we get close to the demo day. Most startups are just ai wrappers or agents. Not sure about the exact differentiation between them. Not clear from the descriptions or websites.

Shower Thought: the market is so bad, even yc partners have to promote their startups

Hey guys,

I am currently struggling with my startup and it’s product launch. Having talked to most of the VCs and getting ghosted, what should I do?

I have built the product and it’s ready to be launched, have a small team but I am a solo founder. 

Applied to YC and even got referral from 2-3 YC founders, still no interview. Looking for $500k.

Let me know if anyone knows anyone ❤️

Funding for my startup

Welcome to Business Roles's Private Community

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.

Working at a Pre-Seed or Seed stage startup?

Data Analyst

Shall I be honest and answer - The product launch at my current company is being pushed forward by a couple of quarters, as a result I'm looking for a new place, and what could be more exciting than joining a YC-backed startup and making an impact?

Or I should write fluff - And don’t mention about my reason of leaving last company?

I’m applying for a role and they have asked me why us?

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

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