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Please see this as an open invitation to ask question or give comments about our product :)
i just watched 3 random presentations, and i was surprised how low quality these videos are. I mean, they might have an amazing product, but the delivery could be a show stopper. What do you guys think?
With that said, we only spent a week working on videos and it's more our fault than theirs that we chose to focus on building product rather than pitching, as many companies were very early.
I can say without a doubt it's useful, and would recommend it.
This is a post I made early explaining my thoughts (relevant here):
What's helpful is that you're placed in a group of say 20 other companies all trying to produce something, some are making money, some have literally nothing. You can learn from one another, share ideas, test out each others products, etc.
One thing most people trying to start a company don't have is a support network of highly motivated people doing the same thing. I know I personally do, but many of my fellow startup school colleagues do not. That's what's helpful: The startup school group office hours (or therapy sessions).
The second most valuable portion of startup school, is that they force you to be accountable. If I say I'm doing X, they want to see it. They expect results, and they push you to share.
Finally, and perhaps most valuable portion of startup school for some, is the fact you can network. I'd argue this is different than group office hours. There are many companies that have synergies, for example my project: https://projectpiglet.com/ can help identify trends, or "experts", which other teams could use.
There are other examples, but it's definitely been useful. That being said, it is not YC proper. You don't get funds, many of the founders don't actually have an LLC or C-Corps. Many are in school, or (like myself) have full-time jobs working 50 hours a week. Although not being able to work on the project full-time sucks, I've definitely made progress I wouldn't made, with the help startup school. We would have had less without it, the ideas from the team have bubbled up and the support pushes us to do better. I would recommend it.
i just watched 3 random presentations, and i was surprised how low quality these videos are. I mean, they might have an amazing product, but the delivery could be a show stopper. What do you guys think?
I checked presentations on AR and every video was either low quality or I didn't even understand what it was about.
Based on the comments in this thread, it seems like there was some sort of instruction for all the students to come here and post about their experience, which has resulted in a complete non-discussion.
Based on the comments in this thread, it seems like there was some sort of instruction for all the students to come here and post about their experience, which has resulted in a complete non-discussion.
Cheers!
Based on the comments in this thread, it seems like there was some sort of instruction for all the students to come here and post about their experience, which has resulted in a complete non-discussion.
Bias disclosure: I interviewed for S17 but didn't get in.
The best thing is weekly update structure which really forces you to get a lot of stuff done.