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How to get in and thrive at Y Combinator, according to the head of admissions

How to get in and thrive at Y Combinator, according to the head of admissions

The deadlines are coming up: are you applying?
Apoorva Dutt · · 1 min read
What it’s like to apply – and be accepted – for Y Combinator

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.
Apoorva Dutt · · 12 min read
A YC partner and Airbnb growth expert explains how to get users and scale

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.
Apoorva Dutt · · 1 min read
Y Combinator president Sam Altman’s guide to succeeding at your startup

Y Combinator president Sam Altman’s guide to succeeding at your startup

“Hire a few ‘idea generators’ who churn out lots of new ideas.”
Apoorva Dutt · · 1 min read
YC founder Paul Graham on why he doesn’t like college-age founders

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.”
Apoorva Dutt · · 1 min read

9 things I learnt by founding Y Combinator

Jessica Livingston shares lessons learned while starting and operating YC.
Apoorva Dutt · · 1 min read

Fresh out of Y Combinator, Indonesian startup launches investing app

The Ajaib team graduates from YC today.
Steven Millward · · 4 min read

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.
Apoorva Dutt · · 1 min read

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.
Weiting Liu · · 11 min read