Mentara - (YC) Interview Simulator

🚀 Hey Product Hunt! I'm Johannes, and we're excited to launch our YC Interview Simulator today. 🎯 What we built: Experience realistic 10-minute conversations with tough dynamic questions. Each session explores different startup angles, providing fresh insights and clear feedback. Perfect for accelerator and investor prep. 💡 Key features: •⁠ ⁠Full conversational AI roleplay with adaptive questions •⁠ ⁠Instant feedback on clarity, buzzwords, and vague claims •⁠ ⁠Master key topics like Market Sizing, Growth Strategy, Product Development, and Competition •⁠ ⁠Score tracking and performance analytics •⁠ ⁠Developed with insights from YC founders ⚡ Why founders need this: Whether you're a first-time founder preparing for YC, a serial entrepreneur refining your pitch, or a startup team practicing investor conversations - each session strengthens your narrative and uncovers blind spots. The AI pushes hard on weak points, challenges vague answers, and demands specific metrics - just like real investors do. Popular topics include: •⁠ ⁠Co-Founder Relationship •⁠ ⁠Growth Strategy •⁠ ⁠Product Development & Technical Infrastructure •⁠ ⁠Competition & Moat •⁠ ⁠Business Model 🔥 Coming soon: This simulator is just the beginning of Mentara - your comprehensive founder support system. We're building THE coaching, training, and mentoring ecosystem we wish existed when we started our first companies. 🎮 Get the unfair advantage: Start practicing now and join hundreds of founders elevating their pitch game. Cut through the fluff, sharpen your metrics, and truly understand your business. No buzzwords allowed - just clear, compelling answers that stand up to scrutiny. 🎁 Special Launch Offer: Start with 2 FREE sessions to experience the simulator. Then choose your practice bundle: - Founder Starter Pack (2+1): Three focused sessions to nail your basics ($12) - Pitch Mastery Bundle (4+2): Six comprehensive sessions to perfect your pitch ($20) - Use code "PRODUCTHUNT" for 40% off Shoutout to: @YCombinator @mwseibel Disclaimer: Not affiliated with Y Combinator.

Over the past week or so I've had the chance to beta test the YC Interview Simulator from @johannesdanielmeyer @_ahmedbehairy @fernando_rodriguez_acosta and I wanted to share some quick thoughts: This tool is a solid way to stress-test your ideas and validate if you're ready to go to market (or if you're ready for your interview). It helps to hone in on your value prop(s) and pinpoint exactly where your pitch could use some tightening (an area where most of us builders could use a mirror re: what the market wants VS what we want to build / have built haha). After each mock interview, you get a clear breakdown of what you nailed and where you fell short—a super helpful feedback loop to reveal any small or large blind spots. The team behind the product are really great guys looking to build something cool which I think they've succeeded in doing. While this product focuses on startup prep, I can see huge potential as it evolves—like for industry-specific interview practice where good prep is hard to come by / a recruitment tool with job descriptors / personal experience are inputs and you get an AI interview focusing on potential unforeseen gaps. It's early stage but definitely worth a shot if you're looking to fine tune your pitches. Check it out and let me know what you think!

Looks great, really nice UX

I know many founders who actually practice their pitch with VCs that are not their first choice before jumping on calls with their Tier 1. While I get the idea behind this approach, I always think that this is kind of disrespectful to these first VCs and also leads to lots of lost opportunities for building amazing, unforseen partnerships. That's one of the reasons why I really like this product. But even for Entrepreneurship Education setups, I think this tool has a lot of potential. Are you planning on offering plans for educational institutions?

Really impressed with how the simulator pushes you on specifics, like getting clear on your growth numbers or exactly how you stand out against competitors. It’s been super helpful for spotting areas that need more focus. Definitely recommend for anyone looking to sharpen their pitch! 🙌

Great software, was super helpful to chat with YC partners. I also tried the same before with ChatGPT directly to simulate but Mentara was more accurate, helpful and gave me the true interview feeling ❤️‍🔥

Exciting new venture! Wishing you the best and a big hats off to you guys. Quick question: How do you see the simulator evolving over the next year? Any plans to expand the types of scenarios or add new features based on user feedback?

what a useful product, looking forward to sharing it and using with my network.

Incredible, innovative and futuristic. Definitely going to be helping me in my future endangering!

Very cool! Going to test this out.

This sounds amazing! I will use it for sure! Good luck!

Regarding data privacy, do you store our conversations?