... specifically for that YC thread: Applying with QuantDesk Pro 18 year old solo founder, would love feedback Hey everyone, applying for Fall 2027 batch while finishing my first year of university. I built QuantDesk Pro a free Bloomberg Terminal alternative. Monte Carlo simulation, VaR, factor exposure, options pricing, AI sentiment from SEC filings all the tools hedge funds pay 20,000/year for, free in a browser. Built it entirely solo, self-taught, no funding, no co-founder. Launched on Product ... ... good fit for this batch. I'm still debating wether or not to raise VC funding or try and go fully bootstrapped. Might apply for the Spring 2026 batch though. Comment from Julia Yu(@juliayugo): @axel

... Would love to hear some honest answers so we can be here for each other. Just here to listen. Comment from Axel Villamil(@axelvillamil