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Among many of YC's advantages, they do signal boost your company in a lot of important ways. But if you don't make something people want, no accelerator in the
by edouard-harris 8y ago
Among many of YC's advantages, they do signal boost your company in a lot of important ways. But if you don't make something people want, no accelerator in the world will save your company from dying.
- m_ke 8y agoMy statement was conditioned on getting into YC, which is really hard to do if your product sucks or has no traction. Even with a weak product you'll be in a much better position because you'll able to meet with a lot of other founders/potential customers and get valuable feedback.
- tptacek 8y agoOh, I don't think that's true. From what I can see and what I've heard from friends that have been through YC, they take a lot of flyers. That's part of the point.
- muzani 8y agoTheir filter process is based more on the founders. The product and idea is just part of evaluating the founders. It often happens that someone goes in with bad ideas and product. Some pivot their way out. Some can't.