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Hey everyone, this is Alex - the main person behind YC Review. First of all, the response to this has been amazing! Both from volunteer reviewers and applicant
by aloukissas 8y ago
Hey everyone, this is Alex - the main person behind YC Review.
First of all, the response to this has been amazing! Both from volunteer reviewers and applicants.
Trying to address some common points some of you are raising:
1. This is coming from a real desire to help the community - no agenda really behind the project. So, everything is free (nobody pays or gets paid).
2. Aside from having gone through YC Startup School ('17), I'm not affiliated with YC or an alum. I've tried to be open about this in the FAQ (maybe not quite clear?).
3. Re: verification - to begin with, I've personally invited YC alumni directly. I will probably add Twitter/Angellist/other verification as well.
4. Anonymity - this wasn't really intentional but is now fixed. I've added a link to my LinkedIn on the page, so now there's a face behind the project.
Hope this helps!
- zapita 8y agoMy personal opinion: in spite of your efforts, this is too easily mistaken for an official Ycombinator service. The name is a problem - it creates trademark confusion. But the orange header at the top is a problem as well, because it mimics the style of the official YC website. My recommendation would be to bite the bullet now and change the name. It will allow you to build a brand of your own, and succeed on the strengths of your service instead of on a misunderstanding. You have a good idea that could succeed with good execution. It deserves an identity of its own.
- aloukissas 8y agoThanks, this makes sense. Easiest is to maybe start with color branding change.
- GordonS 8y agoYep, and then the name too