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We aren't this either. 2 cofounders 6 people. 1 with a kid, startup around for roughly 2.5 years before doing YC. In a year since YC we've more than tripled th
by agibsonccc 9y ago
We aren't this either. 2 cofounders 6 people. 1 with a kid, startup around for roughly 2.5 years before doing YC.
In a year since YC we've more than tripled the team to more than 30 people now, of which again: most have kids.
Ultimately for us, the network among other things has been the best part. I would definitely do it again.
That being said, my anecdotal opinion: A weak point for YC is enterprise. If you want additional customers, there are a few big YC companies, but not many. Even then, when we did it, we found some help and still got great advice.
If you sell to startups though, it's actually a great way to get customers.
Something that hasn't really been around long enough yet, but also potential is the new vertical accelerator.
Our batch was a bit too early for it, but they are trying to solve real problems these companies h ave.