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Sam, What would you say is the average amount of times a company applies before a. getting an interview at YC and b. actually getting in?

• sama 12y ago
  It is often on the first time. The 7th time is the highest count I know of. It's common for it to be on the second or third time. If we reject a company at interviews, we'll say what our objection is. If you reapply and that isn't fixed, you're unlikely to get in. More generally, fast progress is something we really look for when deciding to fund startups.
  • kaolinite 12y ago
    Besides applicants ignoring feedback, do prior failed applications influence your decision at all?
  • baldajan 12y ago
    What if the feedback is 'we think the market is too small'. It seems the way to improve is drastically change the product (/pivoting), or is there another way?