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YC/TS Results coming out soon. How about a backup plan?

5 points by omarish 20y ago

omarish 20y ago
So the results are coming out soon. For those of us who don't get into either program, is anybody interested in renting out an apartment in Boston/SF and spending the summer coding away? It's not our original hopes, but I think that if we're dedicated enough, we'll be able to get our projects done.
- jaed 20y ago
  Hmm...that's actually kinda neat. I think I'd be interested in something like that in Boston. Gotta love being young and foolish :-)
  - omarish 20y ago
    I'll keep you posted.
- markovich 20y ago
  What does summer mean for you (dates)? This sounds like a cool plan, I wouldn't mind hitting the US for a few months to work on some stuff...
  - omarish 20y ago
    Late may through late August. Good?
- markovich 20y ago
  You know, I really think we should organise something like this. Rent a reasonably large place for 3 months, we just get together and work in a shared environment, then move on. It would be great just so one can get ideas bounced off other technical people, and get some feedback. Of course, it could also turn out real bad, cos the one guy gets funding, and the others don't so everyone is hating on him. And then then the two guys who are at the house and discover that they are working on exactly the same ajax online calender. Or what about the guy who came in and was working on a tool to catalogue your finger nail clippings, and this suddenly changes to a remote folder sync tool as soon as this other guy demos his own great folder sync tool. And to top it off, you film this whole thing, Justin.tv style! It'll be great.
- danw 20y ago
  I like the sound of it. Like a non stop superhappydev house? Have a peek at this article for inspiration: " GRUNGE INC: LIVE-IN STARTUPS COMBINE FRAT-HOUSE CULTURE WITH VENTURE CAPITAL" http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2006/07/30/MNGEUK86BI1.DTL&type=tech http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2006/07/30/MNGEUK86BI1.DTL&type=tech
whacked_new 20y ago
If you read the TS FAQ it says 4/5 for final results. If you read the TS blog it says "no later than 4/10." I doubt that is a coincidence.
- jkush 20y ago
  I didn't see that in the FAQ - I assumed 4/10 meant 4/10. What I'm curious about is if everybody gets notified all at once or as they make the decision about a particular application.
mukund 20y ago
Backup Plan is to self-bootstrap and try to run it ourselves. But still optimistic that there may be a chance to get selected.
semigeek 20y ago
We're already bootstrapping a few different ideas/products - so we'll keep on that path. Our reason for applying to YC was not for the funding, but more for the mentors, networking and for the chance to be surrounded by more young like-minded individuals; there's not much of that in Cleveland. I like the idea of getting some space in Boston/SF and bootstrapping it with others - I'd be open to renting out a house with some fellow entrepreneurs for the summer and seeing what we can cook up.
- mattjaynes 20y ago
  Same here. Bootstrapping and self-funded at the moment. We're hoping to be selected for YC for the same reasons you mentioned. Seriously, it would just be an amazingly fun and educational experience to associate with like-minded hackers at the top of their game.
- ido 20y ago
  How about a cheaper but still decent place to keep the costs down? I don't know about Boston but SF is hideously expensive.
  - omarish 20y ago
    Sure - where do you have in mind?
drop19 20y ago
Work like hell on the idea and see if people want what I'm making. Re-apply in the fall if I still need the help.
brlewis 20y ago
I have about 5 different backup plans. Problem is I need advice as to which one(s) to pursue. That's actually the biggest reason I applied. I would ask here and hope somebody good is in the mood to give free advice.
mattculbreth 20y ago
Check out this thread http://news.ycombinator.com/comments?id=9171 http://news.ycombinator.com/comments?id=9171 for another idea of a backup plan.

5 points by omarish 20y ago

So the results are coming out soon. For those of us who don't get into either program, is anybody interested in renting out an apartment in Boston/SF and spending the summer coding away? It's not our original hopes, but I think that if we're dedicated enough, we'll be able to get our projects done.

jaed 20y ago
Hmm...that's actually kinda neat. I think I'd be interested in something like that in Boston. Gotta love being young and foolish :-)
- omarish 20y ago
  I'll keep you posted.
markovich 20y ago
What does summer mean for you (dates)? This sounds like a cool plan, I wouldn't mind hitting the US for a few months to work on some stuff...
- omarish 20y ago
  Late may through late August. Good?
markovich 20y ago
You know, I really think we should organise something like this. Rent a reasonably large place for 3 months, we just get together and work in a shared environment, then move on. It would be great just so one can get ideas bounced off other technical people, and get some feedback. Of course, it could also turn out real bad, cos the one guy gets funding, and the others don't so everyone is hating on him. And then then the two guys who are at the house and discover that they are working on exactly the same ajax online calender. Or what about the guy who came in and was working on a tool to catalogue your finger nail clippings, and this suddenly changes to a remote folder sync tool as soon as this other guy demos his own great folder sync tool. And to top it off, you film this whole thing, Justin.tv style! It'll be great.
danw 20y ago
I like the sound of it. Like a non stop superhappydev house? Have a peek at this article for inspiration: " GRUNGE INC: LIVE-IN STARTUPS COMBINE FRAT-HOUSE CULTURE WITH VENTURE CAPITAL" http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2006/07/30/MNGEUK86BI1.DTL&type=tech http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2006/07/30/MNGEUK86BI1.DTL&type=tech

whacked_new 20y ago

If you read the TS FAQ it says 4/5 for final results. If you read the TS blog it says "no later than 4/10." I doubt that is a coincidence.

jkush 20y ago
I didn't see that in the FAQ - I assumed 4/10 meant 4/10. What I'm curious about is if everybody gets notified all at once or as they make the decision about a particular application.

mukund 20y ago

Backup Plan is to self-bootstrap and try to run it ourselves. But still optimistic that there may be a chance to get selected.

semigeek 20y ago

We're already bootstrapping a few different ideas/products - so we'll keep on that path. Our reason for applying to YC was not for the funding, but more for the mentors, networking and for the chance to be surrounded by more young like-minded individuals; there's not much of that in Cleveland. I like the idea of getting some space in Boston/SF and bootstrapping it with others - I'd be open to renting out a house with some fellow entrepreneurs for the summer and seeing what we can cook up.

mattjaynes 20y ago
Same here. Bootstrapping and self-funded at the moment. We're hoping to be selected for YC for the same reasons you mentioned. Seriously, it would just be an amazingly fun and educational experience to associate with like-minded hackers at the top of their game.
ido 20y ago
How about a cheaper but still decent place to keep the costs down? I don't know about Boston but SF is hideously expensive.
- omarish 20y ago
  Sure - where do you have in mind?

drop19 20y ago

Work like hell on the idea and see if people want what I'm making. Re-apply in the fall if I still need the help.

brlewis 20y ago

I have about 5 different backup plans. Problem is I need advice as to which one(s) to pursue. That's actually the biggest reason I applied. I would ask here and hope somebody good is in the mood to give free advice.

mattculbreth 20y ago

Check out this thread http://news.ycombinator.com/comments?id=9171 http://news.ycombinator.com/comments?id=9171 for another idea of a backup plan.