Tips on How to Get into the BEST Startup Accelerator in the World - Y Combinator

[@MatthewHuo]

Insane value in this one. Thank you, Justin! Good luck to everyone working towards YC right now 💪

[@on9francisyu]

It is important to have this piece of content that the other start up/

[@TheRealPhillipJacobs]

Thanks Matt!

[@ayushi9074]

Thanks, Justin! Very informative video. I've interviewed with YC multiple times for my healthcare startup. I've always felt that YC is probably better for pure software/enterprise/consumer companies. Certain deep-tech and healthcare companies might have a better trajectory if they apply to a different accelerator that has the network & industry connection to help them grow. It's great seeing your channel grow! Looking forward to more great content.

[@monterourena]

By far, this is the most valuable video I've seen on YC applications. Thank you, Justin. Much appreciated.

[@kevinp1409]

Wow! Thank you, Justin! So glad this appeared in my suggestions. Super helpful. I just applied a couple of days ago and I'll see you at demo day!

[@AlexsCreatorEconomy]

Im currently writing my application! Thanks a lot Justin, you inspired me to go pursue my dreams after watching your awesome videos. 💫🙌

[@allthingsronaldo4665]

Can u drop a link for the registration

[@ThePianoistt]

whats the update bro did you get in?? 🤩

[@LUCKY_ARTS00197]

Hi Justine, Can you help us to show some videos on how to reach out to startup companies.. I am looking for a Job.

[@MarketingHarry]

Always appreciate when you share your experience. Such a dope video, Justin. Thanks. 🙏

[@vivienz7132]

Thanks Justin! Sending in my application now!

[@emmanuelthesasuke4688]

did you get in

[@nisarahmedkhan]

Great tips, not just for YC, but life in general. Thanks Justin!

[@puyakalili8210]

Thank you Justin! So many gems in this concise video. Love

[@som5698743]

Thanks Justin!, im submitting my application to YC this week, wish me luck guys!

[@emmanuelthesasuke4688]

did you get accepted

[@SpartanFamilyoficial]

Just realized that we have 24 hours left to apply! Should I try? Yeah, let's do it! Beers for everyone if we get accepted

[@Lordofunderground8362]

So much value in 14 minutes video... thank you Justin for sharing these helpful information

[@rupesh-qq5rl]

Thank you Justin for making the knowledgeable content for upcoming founders. Much Appreciated

[@sarfrazhussain9403]

Thanks Man! This is what I needed to hear to prep for my INTERVIEW Respect!

[@jayhoovy]

I found this channel randomly; glad I stopped by! Great content!

[@AmericaAmerica1776-ef3wn]

Jahoovy 🤯

[@krisb-travel]

5:41 oh cool was going to call michael sibel but its 3am in the US, noted, will call now.

[@javiasilis]

Jesus, I'd throw my wallet at the screen right now if I could. Thank you so much for the feedback. The last part applies to any other type of business. One of the biggest lessons that I've got while pitching has been to answer the question that I've been asked... Nothing more, nothing less.

[@darrellbrown3691]

Great video Justin and thank you for you advice! Darrell(Human^Upcycle)

[@Vaxxtx]

Thanks Justin

[@DigitalArtistsLeague]

love it, very helpful and a great resource! All startups in the early stage should take a look!

[@exploringeclecticism]

This is an awesome video, super appreciate the information, Justin.

[@deepshaswat]

Hi, can you address the issue if its a solo founder 6:55

[@yugandharrrr]

Hello Shaswat! I have multiple ideas to work on projects or ventures that require tech integration. Would be interested to discuss them with you. Will it be possible to get connected?

[@feliiiik]

solid advice, your brain is a wealth of knowledge

[@samg.6213]

Great value ! Thanks Justin appreciate

[@3nityC]

One day if I succeed I will tell everyone that Justin Kan is my idol & cyber mentor!

[@ivammagalhaes7155]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@feliiiik]

question, how do i get a deep voice like yours

[@akibo8379]

Hey there! Love your content and really appreciate it! I'm planning to apply for the summer class, but I'm in a unique situation as a single founder with just a prototype of the app. I don't have a CTO to build it, and I don't have any numbers like sales or revenue yet. It's still a new idea I'm bringing to life. Do you think this will affect my interview? Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

[@matthiasscherr4233]

Great video! Thank you!

[@saraeissa4954]

If you don’t have a strong technical cofounder and you don’t have connections with YC partners then Good luck getting in. They follow a strict check list of who they want in their company based on arbitrary Paul Graham essays - truth is many companies have unconventional beginnings so it’s hard to expect all of them to fit one look (ie DoorDash not everyone’s going to have a team like that). Super cool to see that YC invested in Bulletin though! That was cool

[@zeytelaloi]

What are some examples of big companies without strong technical cofounders that you believe would not have been allowed into YC?

[@blackrpatz]

this video is a gem!!!

[@PaulArthur]

Great stuff.

[@humzakhurshid1952]

1st one. Early gang ! Edit : 2nd one hehe got few seconds late

[@GalaxyAeterna]

Second

[@andrewbuiq]

Thank you Justin 💪🙏

[@orkhan_help]

thank you so much

[@siansroadtonirvana]

This is so good! Thank you for sharing Justin 😊

[@MrRockso99]

Great video. Thanks

[@AhmetKaan]

*If you quit right now, you will end up where you began. And when you first began, you were desperate to be where you are right now.* *So, KEEP GOING!* 💯

[@Pluralist]

Thank you!

[@bolaji_]

Insightful

[@DemetriPanici]

*”When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.” - Elon Musk*

[@raleighnoel]

"when in doubt, use the wealth from your family and get lucky"😂 - musk

[@satoshinakamoto3200]

I would like to know how to get into YC in the investment team.

Thanks a lot!

[@brawner3034]

Had our interview today. Still havent heard back so probably a reject? Hoping for the best hahahaha

[@iamhammadnasir]

have faith my friend

[@Akr09145]

What’s the update brother ?

[@ThePianoistt]

any update?

[@amithodhana1]

This is great.. Explains why mine got rejected 😛

[@stephaniewang6713]

Amazing

[@AwkwardHandshaking]

Does it have to be a team?

[@josim8908]

I applied and haven't heard anything yet. Still hopeful for an interview though!

[@Pankaj-qp5fc]

When did you submit your application?

[@josim8908]

@@Pankaj-qp5fc Before the deadline.

[@ThePianoistt]

any update??

[@josim8908]

Denied... but applied again this year with a different idea@@ThePianoistt

[@kcal6673]

What about if someone is one man team

[@saraeissa4954]

Kicking the air cause I’m remembering a time where I got defensive 😭 but to be fair the Principal VC lady was being really frustrating. Still I shouldn’t have been passive aggressive

[@3nityC]

Solo founder/developer do YC accept this?

[@sleep8765]

Yes, if they think you are cut for it. The first thing they'll do if they select you as a solo founder is ask you to get a cofounder though. Statistically speaking, solo founders have a way lower chance of making it into YC. That doesn't mean it's impossible, but if you really want odds on your favour, I'd get a partner if I were you. A founder you know and trust is always best, but if no one comes to mind, YC has a cofounder matchup site where you can find likeminded people to build a product with. (Which backs the point that they really prefer cofounders). Hope this was somewhat helpful

[@3nityC]

@@sleep8765 if I don't want a co-founder at the 1st place just like Jeff Bezos?

[@sleep8765]

@@3nityC absolutely fine. To each their own. I was just stating the general trend

[@gambaweb]

Do we have a slack or a Discord for YC alumni?

[@RomanKisil]

Hey Justin, great content as always, I've been subscribed since you had 10k subs :) You touched on a little bit about potential market size, but I have more questions. I'm a founder of a macOS app called eqMac, we have 100k monthly active users and around 1000 monthly paying customers. Not anything huge my any stretch of the imagination, but it's enough to cover the bills and sustain our current lifestyle. We have competitors that were in the market for decades at this point, where's I was working on this project for around 5 years part-time and the last year full-time. I feel like my competition is complacent and stagnating and I have big ideas on how to overthrow them. But that would require capital to accelerate the growth. But in the end it would (probably) never be a unicorn because of the niche it's in. I guess my question is, do VC's and incubators only after big unicorn ideas nowadays, or are they willing to invest in small companies that don't have as much return potential, but can potentially probably still have a consistent return in the long term? Again, thanks for your content and wisdom! Roman

[@innovativefacultytrainingkota]

Nice

[@LeoYambao]

I hope something hits and bless me 🤪 Yep thats the pitch

[@lebimas]

*sees thumbnail* Damn Justin has some big hands! And you know what they say about big hands…

[@adityagauravkc]

Justin you are my role figure. ヾ(＾-＾)ノ

[@andytoh-toh6488]

Found and Watching this in 2023 January. Thanks for sharing these great tips.

[@JohnFPederson]

I literally skipped this question 😅😅😅

[@cp6722]

Did you get in

[@JohnFPederson]

@cp6722 No, but even if I had answered this question I probably wouldn't have gotten in. My business is speculative.

[@cp6722]

@@JohnFPederson why and how . I only need to upload my video and product demo

[@cp6722]

@@JohnFPederson i am creating the demo while commenting

[@JohnFPederson]

@@cp6722 it's a hedge fund startup. I don't think YC has ever launched a hedge fund. I could be wrong.

[@MariaThomas-j1y]

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[@hobbydutch5206]

😂 ...other accelerators are kinda like community colleges

[@GalaxyAeterna]

Second comment

[@AhmetKaan]

*5 things to quit for all people:* *1. Caring about what others think* *2. Not believing in yourself* *3. Not prioritizing your health* *4. Wasting your precious time* *5. Chasing meaningless relationships*

[@SebitaSSJ]

Justin Adoptame por favor

[@yaari4307]

JUST STOP...... YC DRUGGGG

[@RAGEEcs]

Hey justin! The startup i want to apply with is kind of a big project which requires tools and resources that we dont have product (we can make an MVP tho) which leads to me and my co-founder being able to build part of jt but not the whole thing.. Where does that put our chances for the acceptance ?? Thanks!! Great video