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YC ON GENERATING NEW IDEAS 💡

🚀 Y Combinator is arguably one of the best startup accelerators in the world. But did you know YC also gives away tons of free resources that many people don’t even know about? Whether you're a solo founder, a team of two, or just someone curious

Why are most YC-backed startups successful and able to raise twice as much money compared to normal startups, except for the fact that YC is well-reputed?

The YC approach to coming up with new startup ideas:

How to use AI in your startups? by YC general partners discussion.

YC 2026 Batch: We help SaaS startups find invoice buddies to mutually boost MRR.

We’re building Scality AI — your on-demand YC-style startup mentor. Founders use our web app to get instant, structured feedback on their startup idea, pitch deck, or YC interview prep — all powered by Gemini AI, trained on Paul Graham’s essays, YC

Thinking about Y Combinator? Here’s the ultra-short cheat-sheet: 4 chances a year: YC now runs Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall batches—so there’s always an application window coming up. $500 k standard deal: $125 k for 7 % (post-money SAFE) plus $37

Why do YC startups raise more money than others Because YC is the IIT of startups, and we all know how desi investors love a shiny "tagline" over actual substance. The moment you're YC-backed, VCs throw money at you Here’s why: 1. Branding Flex

YC ON how to spend money at your STARTUP