How do I prepare for Y Combinator interview?

Tactical Advice

1. Prepare, and be brief. Think up a ton of questions you might get asked, then write out responses.
2. Get an alum to mock interview you.
3. Don’t be deterred by interruptions.
4. Don’t waste time.
5. Don’t be deterred by directness.
6. Don’t worry about all founders talking.
7. Have a demo ready, but don’t expect to use it.

How do I ace my YC interview?

How to Ace your Y Combinator Interview

1. Practice explaining your company in simple words.
2. Draft 10-second answers to these questions with your co-founder(s) if applicable.
3. Keep practicing #1 over and over again until you can do it in your sleep.
4. Uplevel to the voice version of YC simulated interviews.

How long is a YC interview?

Introduction: The YC interview is just 10 minutes long. We will discuss YC Interview Questions here. So make sure you’re on top of the game and can communicate all of the important details to your partners. It’s a fantastic experience in its own right.

How do I fill out a YC application?

Advice on YC Application in General

1. Don’t pitch and write like to a friend.
2. Put the most important in the first sentence.
3. Provide data and facts.
4. Be concise but write a lot.
5. Make them believe in you.
6. Be awesome.
7. Be relentlessly resourceful.
8. Never give up.

How do I apply for Y Combinator?

To apply for the Y Combinator program, submit an application form. We accept companies twice a year in two batches. The program includes dinners every Tuesday, office hours with YC partners and access to the network of other YC founders. The program culminates in Demo Day, where startups pitch to a carefully selected audience of investors.

Is Y Combinator accepting applications for the 2021 funding cycle?

Y Combinator is accepting applications from startups for the Summer 2021 funding cycle. It will take place from June–August 2021 . Due to the COVID-19 situation the Summer 2021 batch will be remote.

Is it okay to apply multiple times for YC?

Yes. In a typical YC batch, about the half companies applied multiple times before being accepted. If you’ve applied before and not gotten in, we strongly encourage you to apply again. Having made progress since your last application is a strong signal to us.

How long does YC last?

About 11 weeks in, we organize an event called Demo Day at which the startups present to a carefully selected, invite-only audience. YC doesn’t really end after 3 months; only the talks do. We continue to give advice and make introductions as long as our startups need—-and so does the informal network of YC-funded companies.