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can I apply to YC alone or do I have to have a team?
Startups are very hard, and very emotionally draining, and so it's really helpful to have someone else to share the workload with.
That said, we fund solo founders every batch.
I think I recall seeing something about the Fellowship and Summer programs being the same application but last I looked I couldn't find where that was mentioned. Is that still the case? I feel like I'm a bit between in that I have a product but haven't closed my first customer but hoping to real soon.
I'd recommend applying for both.
What's the probability on acceptance for those who are applying the second time? Is it progress or right fit that you mostly look for?
We do look at progress since the last application, but mostly because we like effective people. Great founders get stuff done.
As a company with no revenue / users, How can we best stand out against those that do have growth / users?
I understand that companies can apply for the fellowship. But what does a company lose by getting into the Fellowship over Core?
can I apply to YC alone or do I have to have a team?
You can definitely apply alone, though we recommend having a cofounder. Startups are very hard, and very emotionally draining, and so it's really helpful to have someone else to share the workload with. That said, we fund solo founders every batch.
^^^ This cannot be communicated emphatically enough... most people have no idea how true and real these challenges are.......
Hi, do you often invest on pure consumer product with no business model but great traction ? Thks