I think its entitled to think that your idea is worth a multi-million dollar valuation without a single thing to show for it. If you get into YC and you actual

I think its entitled to think that your idea is worth a multi-million dollar valuation without a single thing to show for it. If you get into YC and you actually have a product or revenue, it's almost certain that someone else would give you better terms because they care about product or revenue. It's like getting a 1600 on your SATs and going to a school that doesn't check your SATs. Is it the best school for you? Maybe, but prob not.