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Hi everyone! I went through SS last year, and I was going to email them suggesting this exact solution. Know that trying to decide 1000 out of 15000 startups i
by pilingual 8y ago
Hi everyone! I went through SS last year, and I was going to email them suggesting this exact solution.
Know that trying to decide 1000 out of 15000 startups is incredibly challenging, especially given the fact that the application asks for very little data. So don’t ever think you weren’t meant for this, because it is a school program and everyone has the potential to dominate. This isn’t a zero sum game.
As for startup school, there are two critical things: being accountable and having a support network. Everyone will get those things which is great. I’m not trivializing the role advisors play, but YC noted that everyone will get access to advisors in the forums. Some startups will find them a useful resource for specific problems, but you don’t necessarily need them every single week; indeed some startups waived their five minutes some weeks.
Congratulations! Now let’s get to work! :D
- proofread 8y agoGreat response, cheers!
- kcorbitt 8y agoYep – having a community of peers available to hold you accountable for your progress at regular intervals is huge. And we're going to be working overtime to provide a great Startup School experience for all the participants!
- chrischoy 8y agoTotally agree. I am happier with bigger community.
- lauremerlin 8y agoYou're certainly showing us what the original Jessica Livingston @YC rule means : no asshole, thank you for being a generous you ! Let's make this shine and inspire more YC alumni to become Advisors for this #epicbatch @startupschool
- mLuby 8y agoDo they really call it SS? Not to summon Godwin here but historically that wasn't a great organization to be in…