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I'm a single founder (thathigh.com and footprintanalytics.com). Bootstrapped, I've never taken outside money. Don't pigeonhole yourself into YC. If you get r

I'm a single founder (thathigh.com and footprintanalytics.com). Bootstrapped, I've never taken outside money. Don't pigeonhole yourself into YC. If you get rejected, so what? In fact, why not just build what you planned on building now, in your spare time? YC will help immensely, to be sure. But it's by NO MEANS a requirement to be successful.

gdltec 16y ago
Agree 100% with you and that is exactly what I am doing right now. I am currently developing a prototype and interviewing potential clients to make sure my product will solve some of their problems. I am interested in YC because of all the benefits that offers besides the extra cash, the interaction with other startups, the help incorporating the business, the momentum it can give your startup, etc... Thanks.
alain94040 16y ago
Agreed. I blogged on that: http://blog.fairsoftware.net/2009/04/07/you-didnt-make-it-to-y-combinator-or-techstars-now-what/ http://blog.fairsoftware.net/2009/04/07/you-didnt-make-it-to... Getting into YC brings you money, notoriety and advice. They are great. And they can also be found elsewhere.