This probably becomes off-topic to this OP, but the whole point of YC is the resources and network you get accepted into. And you need to be here for that. Als

This probably becomes off-topic to this OP, but the whole point of YC is the resources and network you get accepted into. And you need to be here for that. Also, if the idea is to obtain funding during/after the YC program you will find that VCs will rarely invest in distant companies. If you don't want to be here for that, even for the duration of the program, (and really, with the aim of moving here) then YC is probably not for you - but perhaps there is a similar program locally to you? (NB: I'm not connected with, nor work for, YC)