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 • 11m
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... • 1m
So eager to get funded by YC
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Sanjay Kohli
Security Engineer In... • 19d
Are there any YC-like startup accelerators in India?
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Ankitha hegde
Hey I am on Medial • 7m
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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PRATHAM
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Medial • 2m
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:
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?
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..
Balance is not always 50:50.
It sometimes 30:70
Maybe 60:40
Even 20:80
Or 34.73:65.27
It's more about doing the most important things more efficiently (even sometimes that one thing only) rather than doing everything equally.