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> Is it possible to get into YC as a sole founder? Yes, in the sense that they've accepted single founders before. > How can I increase my chance as a sole fo
by pdog 14y ago
> Is it possible to get into YC as a sole founder?
Yes, in the sense that they've accepted single founders before.
> How can I increase my chance as a sole founder?
Find a co-founder ;)
> Why is there this bias against sole founders?
Because they have the data to back up the assertion that multiple founders makes a startup more likely to succeed.
- codeme 14y agoI know:) I prefer to be sole founder as I had bad experiences from previous gigs. Is there any other attribute (like strong IP and customer demand) that can compensate for not having a co-founder? What else?
- argonaut 14y agoWhat do you mean by "compensate"? Having a co-founder will always boost your chances vs. being a single founder, no matter what. But obviously single founders do get into YC because they're strong in other areas.
- sand_9999 14y agoI prefer to have a 2-3 people founding team. But its so difficult to find partners especially when all my school friends are married and busy working for large companies.