Biggest mistake founders make when explaining their idea to VCs is label themselves equal to an established brand in same or another sector. For example, I am building the CRED for health sector or I am building the Indeed for students or I am buildi
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Shivam Goyal
Stealth • 9m
No nothing like that, rather YC recommends doing so.
Life is a great struggle.
So is entrepreneurship.
So is a startup.
Nothing worthwhile in life is easy—simply nothing.
So, if you dare to dream of doing something like entrepreneurship, then you should have the courage and willingness to put in th
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Ankitha hegde
Stealth • 4m
I feel like a 'Nothing'
'Nothing' doesn't have achievements others recognise
'Nothing' doesn't earn a salary
'Nothing' hasn't build a business yet nor a home
'Nothing' doesn't have lakhs in their account
But 'Nothing ' has big dreams
'Nothing' has
i have a game changer idea....No one is doing that in India..
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Havish Gupta
Stealth • 11d
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?
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PRATHAM
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Medial • 8d
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
Why is it so Hard to Get into YC?
To understand why it's difficult to get into YC, let's first review the application process:
Step 1: Fill out the YC application form online.
Step 2: Strong applications are selected for an interview round.
Step 3:
HOW TO DO GREAT WORK BY PAUL GRAHAM
✦ Great Work has no precise definition but it is doing something important so well that you expand people's ideas of what's possible
✦ Mapped by @jasonshen
Don't want to defame our country but the success of Astrotalk and betting apps (so-called games of skill) shows that Indians are delusional and want to get rich fast by doing nothing.
This shows the level of mentality of a nation as a whole..
#Random Thoughts - 2
So many marketing and software agencies around -it almost feels like everyone's doing it. It looks simple from the outside-just skills, clients, and go..
But if it's that easy, why don't more skilled individuals take the plunge