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OpenAI • 27d
train the AI on YC founder advice, investor emails, and startup case studies, let users simulate convos, pitches, pivots. it’s like founder bootcamp in your pocket. actual value + viral hook.
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
10 essential AI tools every startup founder needs:
1. ChatGPT / Claude – For brainstorming, content creation, and quick problem-solving.
2. Notion AI – Automates note-taking, summaries, and task organization.
3. Grammarly / QuillBot – Enhances em
2 pitches that any founder should learn!
YC Partner Micheal Seibel emphasises two essential pitches for startup founders:
1. 30-second elevator pitch
2. Two-minute pitch for investors
1. 30-second elevator pitch
This should be clear enough for an
The teen with 50 Lakh+ in Bank
This is the story of the founder of one of the biggest hotel chains of India - Ritesh Agarwal
Ritesh was born in a Marwari family in Bissam Cuttack, Orissa with three siblings. And was brought up in Titilagarh. His fa
Shocking insight from YC partners
The most successful AI startups in 2024 aren't coming from "clever ideas" or hackathons
They're coming from a completely different approach that most founders ignore
Here's the blueprint they shared
Forget hacka
Most founders get the basics wrong. In my experience, these are the 5 main core for startup growth:
1. Launch fast – Speed matters more than perfection. It can be eventually perfected in version 2,3,...
2. Solve a real problem – Build what people a
Day 6 of The Startup Mafia Series: How Top Founders Get Investors Before Everyone Else
Most people think raising money is about having a great idea.
But if that were true, why do some founders raise millions before even launching, while others stru
After spending just 12 minutes in their office...
SoftBank's CEO wrote them a $4.4B check.
Less than 30 minutes later, he invested another $2B.
Here's the sales pitch WeWork's founder used to convince the world's smartest investors to ignore basic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a candid two-hour conversation with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath. The discussion delved into various facets of Modi's life, including his childhood, political journey, and vision for India's future.
Key H
