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How to get in and thrive at Y Combinator, according to the head of admissions
The deadlines are coming up: are you applying?
What it’s like to apply – and be accepted – for Y Combinator
Journalist Randall Stross was granted unprecedented access to Y Combinator, enabling a unique inside tour of the world of software startups.
A YC partner and Airbnb growth expert explains how to get users and scale
YC Partner Gustaf Alströmer, who was most recently a growth expert at Airbnb describes strategies for scaling your user base.
Y Combinator president Sam Altman’s guide to succeeding at your startup
“Hire a few ‘idea generators’ who churn out lots of new ideas.”
YC founder Paul Graham on why he doesn’t like college-age founders
“When you’re in high school/even in college, you should be figuring out the options, not picking one option and running with it.”
9 things I learnt by founding Y Combinator
Jessica Livingston shares lessons learned while starting and operating YC.
The head of Y Combinator reveals the top mistakes he sees CEOs make
“Stay off Twitter.”
Fresh out of Y Combinator, Indonesian startup launches investing app
The Ajaib team graduates from YC today.

9gag co-founder Ray Chan reveals the differences between 500 Startups and YCombinator
9gag cofounder Ray Chan shared his experiences in 500 Startups and YCombinator as he builds the viral media powerhouse, at the Tech In Asia conference in Singapore in 2015.
Y Combinator vs Techstars: startup incubator comparison by a three-time alum
An honest comparison of the startup incubators based on their program terms, programs, network interactions, fundraising, program philosophies and more.
