๐คpg๐17y๐ผ74๐จ๏ธ39
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To anyone on the fence about applying, I suggest going for it- after interviewing with the folks at Y Combinator I walked way incredibly impressed with each and every one of them, from the intellect brought to the conversation to their flexibility with the odd circumstances we brought to the interview.
All of the YC founders I've met speak highly of their experience and wouldn't trade it for the world- with every founder I've met and asked if they found it was worthwhile, the answer was an unequivocal yes. Give it a go and see what happens, the worst that can happen is you're no worse off than you are today.
๐คcolinplamondon๐17y๐ผ0๐จ๏ธ0
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I'd like to apply, but i don't want to apply as a sole founder. Is anyone else in the same position? Shoot me a message, maybe we can work something out.
๐คstaticshock๐17y๐ผ0๐จ๏ธ0
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"Do any founders have other commitments between June and August 2008 inclusive?" -- probably not relevant to the January to March 2009 cycle.
Also, it's nice to see the weed-out question added: "Are any of the following true?"
๐คseiji๐17y๐ผ0๐จ๏ธ0
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Hey
PG, we've built a product similar to a product you have already funded. Whats your policy on issuing funding to a similar services, albeit marginally.
๐คsamosman๐17y๐ผ0๐จ๏ธ0
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I've never liked that the product description comes before the pain statement. If the product description makes the pain statement obvious then it isn't needed at all, but if not then it seems like the problem with the status quo should come first to put the product into context.
๐คAlex3917๐17y๐ผ0๐จ๏ธ0
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If possible, maybe YC could do a third session per year with a smaller batch.
๐คrokhayakebe๐17y๐ผ0๐จ๏ธ0
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That seems really early... is it normally around this time?
๐คchris_l๐17y๐ผ0๐จ๏ธ0
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I used to think that I could become a millionare by having one big software hit that would get bought by Microsoft and I'd never have to work on it again.
After a series of disappointments, I decided to stop chasing this dream, and instead just sell software online. Now I work very little, and I work on things I enjoy doing, and I earn way more money monthly than I can spend.
I'm pointing out that you don't need to create a calender widget or some time monitoring software to become rich. You can also just make a normal product that people want (for example Tax entry software), and sell it for a price that people are willing to pay ($300), and you'll make good money.
Play the lottery, but don't give up your entire life in the hope of a better life.