'Traction' is a pretty wide spectrum. Having some early traction with a small number of users who love your product is a sweet spot for YC imho, especially if y

'Traction' is a pretty wide spectrum. Having some early traction with a small number of users who love your product is a sweet spot for YC imho, especially if you don't have connections or a 'pedigree' in the startup world. At that stage, VCs typically aren't interested unless you have something else going for you. YC helps you take the few sparks you've got smoldering in some twigs and turn it into a little fire that is potentially interesting to angel and seed investors without too much embellishment.