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Yeah, it's true. We definitely felt like we were playing catch-up from day 1. Not that its a competition, but I think companies benefit more from YC having a
by stevedewald 17y ago
Yeah, it's true. We definitely felt like we were playing catch-up from day 1. Not that its a competition, but I think companies benefit more from YC having a working product earlier on.
- lloydarmbrust 17y agoI was referring to the competition to get in. It makes sense that if YC is getting more applications than their applicants will be better and more prepared. Several companies in this round had already produced several products, were ramen profitable, and had been operating for sometimes years previous to becoming a YC company.
- maxwin 17y agoThey will still get lots of help. Correct me if I am wrong. I think the biggest advantage of being a YC company right now is the kind of press, reputation, and trust of investors founders might get. PG's advice is certainly valuable but their connections are the biggest deal.
- lloydarmbrust 17y agoI don't think you can put the value of YC in one sentence.
- jazzychad 17y agolots of groups switch ideas mid-session and have to start from scratch on day >1. but yes, launching early (more specifically before demo day) is quite an advantage.