I can't be a female YC founder but this is great advice for anyone who wants to apply to YC or simply found a startup. Definite +1 on talking to alumni. That h

I can't be a female YC founder but this is great advice for anyone who wants to apply to YC or simply found a startup. Definite +1 on talking to alumni. That helped us a lot, and everyone we talked to was happy to give advice. While most alumni are in Silicon Valley, they are spread out all over the place. Most of the alumni I reached out to I had met at conferences, so that is another good way to build your network. Chat up people - you never know who you're sitting next to.