21–27 of 27 posts
If I were doing a consumer service, it'd be a no brainer. However, I'm working on infrastructure/security technology, although with some cool demos, and I'm not sure if being a YC startup would help in getting meetings with fortune 50 CIOs or various defense/government agencies.
I'm honestly not sure if I should apply for YC or not. I'm having no problem meeting people and (presumably) raising money or revenue (although I haven't asked for a check yet from either). If I were doing a consumer service, it'd be a no brainer. However, I'm working on infrastructure/security technology, although with some cool demos, and I'm not sure if being a YC startup would help in getting meetings with fortun…
Have you looked at any of the Federal grant programs, in particular, SBIRs? If you fit, that's some pretty easy money...
Drop me a line, if you don't mind, I'd be quite interested in hearing about what you're doing, particularly given your background. dkovar - gmail.
Earlier quoted context omitted.
Is there any reason you wouldn't email as many YC founders as it took to get feedback?
I've e-mailed some whom I've already met, but I guess I've always approached it as I would speaking to investors, that cold pitches don't work. And I wonder what would happen if all 1600 applicants did the same.
(note: I get emails every application season and always reply...)
I am about two hours south of Chicago and am really looking forward to this opportunity. If you have any tentative dates, the information would be most welcome.
Anyway, can't wait to meet the rest of you!