Y Combinator is an American seed accelerator launched in March 2005 and was used to launch over 2,000 companies including Dropbox, Airbnb, Stripe, Reddit, Optimizely, Zenefits, Docker, DoorDash, Mixpanel, Heroku.
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YC Library
The new hub for YC's startup videos, essays, podcasts & more
We’ve overhauled the YC Library to make it easier to find the latest videos, essays, and podcasts from around Y Combinator, and to help you explore some of the best YC content from over the years. Come learn how to make something people want.
I come from a small town called Vasai from Maharashtra, India. I do not have access to genuine wanting-to-help people like those I see YC's videos here, like you would easily have access to in say, Silicon Valley.
YC's videos have always been of great value to me. I just though you, the engineering team, that makes this possible would like to know.
TL;DR: You're creating value thousands of miles away in a small town of India by creating a better platform for YC's treasure trove: the videos.
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us! We're incredibly glad (and honored) to hear that our videos are making a positive impact even in places far away from the usual startup hubs. It's stories like yours that remind us why we're so passionate about providing accessible and valuable content to entrepreneurs worldwide.
I have come across several statements such as: a single person cannot raise money on their own (you need to be in a team of at least 2 people), it is not worth it because there is pressure on you, etc.
What is your experience with raising money?
What did it give you, and who did you raise it from?
What do you think helped you to a large extent to get the raise?
credit the program with transformational guidance and momentum, calling it the best accelerator and a life-changing experience. Broader users praise the community, practical resources like essays, videos, and SAFEs, and a network that empowers rather than hand-holds. A few ask for more support for non-admitted startups. Overall: an elite launchpad with unmatched alumni access, clear frameworks, and durable founder confidence.
Dalton Caldwell, Gary Tan, and the entire team at Y Combinator are absolute legends. I could not be more grateful for their help and mentorship. There's a reason why it's considered the premier startup incubator in the world.
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