How to get into Y Combinator (and is it worth it?) - Part 1

In Winter 2021, we got the chance to go through YC, with our startup, June.so.
YC was a life-changing experience for us, so I decided to share exactly what we got out of it. And the steps we followed to get into YC.
Getting into YC comes down to just two steps:
In this first video of a two-video series, I'm tackling the online application (step 1). in the next video I'm sharing how to nail the 10-minute interview (step 2).
By the end of this video, you'll have the keys to write a great YC application. And you'll know exactly how we got in.
This was our application, steal it!
💜 June's application: docs.google.com/document/d/1L...
Other useful tips by YC:
- Video: • How to Apply And Succe...
- Article: www.ycombinator.com/howtoapply
And a special thank you to those who watch till the end ;)
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Connect with me on LinkedIn: www. linkedin.com/in/enzoa
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
2:20 - Is YC still worth it?
2:56 - Reasons to join YC
4:19 - How to get into YC
4:54 - Step 1: Being recommended
6:13 - Step 2: Filling your profile
7:27 - Step 3: Filing your application
19:04 - Outro
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Do you work at a B2B SaaS and want to understand what users do in your product? Check out my company, June.so

[@ferrucciobalestreri3663]

Awesome work Enzo 🔥 Excited to see you share our journey so openly

[@enzoavigo]

excited too!

[@ronjuniorvancann]

June is amazing Enzo! Thanks for the Insights!

[@enzoavigo]

Thank you for the support!

[@VincentDenise]

Hi Enzo, Great content here, didn’t plan to apply to YC but learning the way you did it is very interesting . Glad that Ferruccio and you succeeded, your execution with June is impressive. As a fresh subscriber I appreciate the plants in the background it helps to focus on your insights 😊 Cheers

[@enzoavigo]

great to hear the content was useful! Why would the plants help to focus though? 🤣

[@VincentDenise]

@@enzoavigo haha I guess it’s because it makes the ambiance of the video more cosy and relaxing 😂 Also would love to have similar plants but still learning how to take care of it the right way 😅

[@enzoavigo]

@@VincentDenise this one is a plastic plant!

[@orkhanhajiyev3625]

thanks for sahirng it. really helpful

[@enzoavigo]

bim! glad to hear and thanks for leaving a comment, made my day!

[@raviwelcome19]

May be you get Million Views.

[@enzoavigo]

May your live a great life 😂💜

[@user-gh7qo8rq3n]

💜

[@enzoavigo]

💜

[@meischix]

Hi Enzo! This is great content! Looking forward to the next one! I wonder if we can we share our application with you for feedback? Thanks!

[@enzoavigo]

Please do ! Enzo at June dot so

[@janhecker00]

Thanks

[@enzoavigo]

there you go :) part two coming up soon, on how to nail the 10 minute interview. Stay tuned 📻

[@ProductDesignTalk]

Enzo, can I get in touch with you about our startup? We are applying for summer batch ‘24

[@enzoavigo]

yes! enzo at june dot so :)

[@TauChaalChakra]

Hey Enzo, I am building a MaaS startup and want to apply for S24 batch! Can you please review my application? Thanks a lot 🙏

[@enzoavigo]

Enzo at June dot so A bit under water these days will try my best!!

[@TauChaalChakra]

@@enzoavigo cool. How can I reach you. I'll share the application. If possible you can just go through it.. No stress if you don't get the time.. But let me share it with you

[@Max2003s]

Thanks Enzo😇