YC Tips for MVP Stage Startups
Building your startup’s MVP? Here’s what Y Combinator advises:
1. Build the simplest version — Just enough to solve the core problem.
2. Launch fast — Even if it feels broken. Real feedback > perfection.
3. Talk t
Most founders hide behind their product too much.
People don’t trust a logo.
They trust a face, a voice, a real person explaining the “why.”
Your product may solve the problem…
but you make people believe it’s worth trying.
Show up on video.
Let p
Still pitching your idea without a product?
In 2025, VCs want working demos.
Not PDFs.
Founders are raising funds faster when they show:
✔️ AI-powered MVPs
✔️ Gamified user flows
✔️ Smart, scalable SaaS dashboards
✔️ Real traction from real builds
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Saranyo Deyasi
I am the exploit • 4m
“Tip for young founders:
Solve a problem people actually care about. Not what’s cool. Not what’s trending. Real problems = real opportunities.
#StartupTips #EntrepreneurMindset #YoungInnovator”
We think that if we solve the problems of the market, we will make money. But brother, we cannot make money ।
why ?
The problem is that।। my biggest problem is survival (रोटी, कपड़ा or मकान).
If I am not able to solve my own problems then how will
hii everyone, I have about 16 lakhs and want to start a startup from scratch. Anyone with ideas or skills is invited. I am really keen to solve some real problem. I need a solid problem and a solid team.
let's discuss.
You don’t need a perfect idea to start, you just need to solve a real problem.
What matter most is execution. So instead of waiting for the “perfect” idea, ask yourself
What real problem have you noticed this week?