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Throw in the fact some applications, maybe as many as half, are broken (thirteen year old founders, clones of existing ideas, etc) and you've got a great shot.
Anyone that still has cold feet, get in there and apply!
On a serious note, can one apply as a single hacker who doesn't care about which project he takes on?
Thanks for your advice; I just submitted 20 applications. :) On a serious note, can one apply as a single hacker who doesn't care about which project he takes on?
Thanks for your advice; I just submitted 20 applications. :) On a serious note, can one apply as a single hacker who doesn't care about which project he takes on?
Thanks for your advice; I just submitted 20 applications. :) On a serious note, can one apply as a single hacker who doesn't care about which project he takes on?
I'm certain that's a bad idea. They were overwhelmed by the 400+ apps they got last time...I don't think they'd take kindly to someone gaming the system and forcing them to read an extra 20 apps (I'm pretty sure the round file would be the only one seeing all of your applications).
And don't forget there are many, many other investors.
[Edit: Also don't forget you can set up Google ads on your own; or have actual paying customers. You may not need any investment at all.]
Bravo!
You should become an economist.
Thanks for your advice; I just submitted 20 applications. :) On a serious note, can one apply as a single hacker who doesn't care about which project he takes on?
Not to be YC specific, but just in general, who would want to invest in someone who doesn't care?
Where'd you get the "accepting 25" number? Just curious. It seemed like 19 was a bit overwhelming for them this time. But since the CA office is bigger, and there are more former founders out here that would be able to relieve some of the advisory role pressure, they might be willing to bump the number up again, assuming enough of the applications are good.
Certainly not hard evidence but the limiting factor seems to be good applications, not how many they're able to accept. That's a great sign.