As a single founder who has tried applying to YC before (not everyone is Drew :P ) I think it comes down to already having traction. Your chances are way bette

As a single founder who has tried applying to YC before (not everyone is Drew :P ) I think it comes down to already having traction. Your chances are way better if you're already making money. I won't say that's a surefire way of getting in, but if you can prove that you can make money by already being profitable, I think you might have a decent shot. There's a reason there is a bit of selection bias towards multiple founders. It's just more feasible. In the end YC wants to fund people who will have a good likelihood of succeeding. That being said, I think if you're a single founder in that position, applying for the experience of going through YC rather than the need is a great idea.