Who's giving it a shot?
We're a bit too far along, but we might.
http://ycombinator.com/w2009.html
YC Winter 2009 application is due today (Friday).
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Re: YC Winter 2009 application is due today (Friday).
#2I am just wondering how many actually submit their applications. Feel free to cast your vote here if you did apply - http://siong1987.com/yc-winter-2009-is-due-today-at-10pm-pst... .
Current Number of Applications: 23
Then, we can see how competitive it is for Winter 2009 application.
Thanks.
P/S: I will update this comment with the latest number of applications.
Re: YC Winter 2009 application is due today (Friday).
#3Old, but good: http://particletree.com/notebook/today-is-the-day/
Re: YC Winter 2009 application is due today (Friday).
#4I am just wondering how many actually submit their applications. Feel free to cast your vote here if you did apply - http://siong1987.com/yc-winter-2009-is-due-today-at-10pm-pst... . Current Number of Applications: 23 Then, we can see how competitive it is for Winter 2009 application. Thanks. P/S: I will update this comment with the latest number of applications.
probably not as competitive as before. The whole point of YC is to get contacts so its easier to get VC funding. And with the current economic situations and VCs being stingy most will probably wait for the market to stabilize
Re: YC Winter 2009 application is due today (Friday).
#5Anyone else feeling nervous?
I hope we at least get an interview so we can present to PG & Co.
Re: YC Winter 2009 application is due today (Friday).
#6Anyone else feeling nervous? I hope we at least get an interview so we can present to PG & Co.
Not so much nervous myself, maybe if we actually get an interview maybe my nerves will kick in then. ;)
Re: YC Winter 2009 application is due today (Friday).
#7Anyone of you apply with a ready prototype?
Re: YC Winter 2009 application is due today (Friday).
#8I am just wondering how many actually submit their applications. Feel free to cast your vote here if you did apply - http://siong1987.com/yc-winter-2009-is-due-today-at-10pm-pst... . Current Number of Applications: 23 Then, we can see how competitive it is for Winter 2009 application. Thanks. P/S: I will update this comment with the latest number of applications.
probably not as competitive as before. The whole point of YC is to get contacts so its easier to get VC funding. And with the current economic situations and VCs being stingy most will probably wait for the market to stabilize
Not sure I agree that the whole point of VC is to raise VC funding.
The whole point of YC is to get connected with some great people and build something people want.
Re: YC Winter 2009 application is due today (Friday).
#9Earlier quoted context omitted.
probably not as competitive as before. The whole point of YC is to get contacts so its easier to get VC funding. And with the current economic situations and VCs being stingy most will probably wait for the market to stabilize
Not sure I agree that the whole point of VC is to raise VC funding. The whole point of YC is to get connected with some great people and build something people want.
Agreed, but I also think it varies for the individual/team. Some groups gain mostly from VC exposure, some gain mostly by being able to talk to PG & Co. and others gain molsty from the smart people they're now surrounded by for three months (that was us).
Re: YC Winter 2009 application is due today (Friday).
#10Anyone of you apply with a ready prototype?
Yeah, I was able to get a rough prototype together this week. It doesn't have some of the better features I'm aiming for, but I think it helps to have something visible.
We got our app in this morning. We listed about 4 or 5 other ideas in the app too. Not sure if that helps or hurts.
Sometimes I go back and forth on what idea is most attractive/viable/appropriate.