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Why should you apply to YC?

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Y Combinator3 years ago

We help founders make something people love and the results show. The deadline to apply for YC Summer 2023 is this Friday at 8pm PT. 📝 Apply at

ImmutableType.com2 years ago

We applied but didn't get in. :( Next year

Iqbal Rahmoon3 years ago

YC always says that they review every application but I have submitted my both startups applications including in this summer program and in both cases my application has not even been reviewed let alone someone to understand the problem we are trying to solve!

Apostle/Dr. Justus Amos3 years ago

Ģreat job inspiring work done we inspired

Currents3 years ago

Applied to the S23 batch of @ycombinator! Fingers crossed. Thanks YC!

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LaunchpadsCalls2 years ago

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heissayyid2 years ago

"Hey everyone! I've got something truly innovative in the works with my tech company project. If you're keen on cutting-edge ideas and exploring new horizons, let's discuss a potential partnership that could benefit us both.

lalamusha3 years ago

Already you have 20k+ why you want more It's a mess

Get it done!3 years ago

The comments below highlights my fear of these startup incubators. How do you really protect the small founder's idea 💡? Especially very innovative and brilliant idea like mine? That should be part of any pitch IMHO

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