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
Abcd • 1y
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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Aman
Web Developer | Blen... • 3m
So eager to get funded by YC
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Sanjay Kohli
Security Engineer In... • 3m
Are there any YC-like startup accelerators in India?
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Rohan Saha
Founder - Burn Inves... • 2m
There’s nothing to worry about, really. 'Wait and watch' always works in the market. Sometimes, doing nothing can be better than doing something. So, take advantage of a cheap market, have patience, and eventually the foreign institutional investors
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Ankitha hegde
Growing by learning! • 9m
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
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PRATHAM
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Medial • 5m
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:
i have a game changer idea....No one is doing that in India..
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Havish Gupta
Figuring Out • 5m
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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YCStartup Mentor
YCSTARTUP Mentor • 1d
YC Mentor Question That Can Save You 6 Months”
Most early-stage founders waste months building things no one wants.
A YC mentor would stop you and ask:
💬 “What problem are you solving — and for whom?”
Simple, right? But it cuts through the noise.