There is an interesting dynamic between feedback and permission. In some ways they are the same thing. No one needs permission to launch, but it's good to have

There is an interesting dynamic between feedback and permission. In some ways they are the same thing. No one needs permission to launch, but it's good to have feedback saying you can. No one needs permission to apply solo to YC, but it's good to get feedback that says your app won't be dismissed out of hand. Think of it as niche market research.