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> S16: 54.7% did not have a recommendation. This begs the question: How much weight does a recommendation carry? Or put in another way: Should you network w
by KanyeBest 10y ago
> S16: 54.7% did not have a recommendation.
This begs the question:
How much weight does a recommendation carry?
Or put in another way:
Should you network with YC alumni in case you ever want to apply?
- aepstein 10y agoI've recommended teams that have been accepted, and recommended teams that have been rejected. It's really just another data point to consider, not a golden ticket. And it certainly can't hurt to network with YC alumni, for reasons beyond just getting a rec.
- troutaway123 10y agoThe same logic used by cperciva can be used here: > If 95% of applications are from pre-revenue companies, then the 50/50 split between acceptees which are with/without revenue would indicate that companies with revenue are 19x more likely to be accepted Replace revenue with referral.
- source99 10y agoHow does alumni make a recommendation? If I know a few and reach out, what would I ask them to do?
- snowmaker 10y agoThey know how. You can just ask them.
- dsacco 10y ago>>Or put in another way: Should you network with YC alumni in case you ever want to apply? Absolutely, yes. It doesn't mean that you will certainly get in, but having a professional relationship with one or more influential YC alumni will be very helpful. Like almost anywhere else in life, networking is an essential business skill to have and use.