Did you check the statistics on youtube and found out someone other than you has viewed it? Could be PG
Ask HN: Did anyone view your YC video pitch?
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#2We wish, no visits :(
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#3Ours wasn't viewed by anyone other than my cofounders and I. I take that as an indication that we're not in the running for an interview. If you do get a view, at least you know there's some interest from YC. I suppose it's possible that some applications are good enough that the founders forgo watching the video in the interest of time, but it's unlikely.
Good luck to everyone. Looking forward to seeing the next batch of YC companies.
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#4Team video: one 0 minute CA view (auto embed?) on the 2nd then one full view from CA the next day.
Demo video: unsure, I shared the link with a few people in CA so that messed up those numbers. However, no actual views (time > 0) on the same day the team video was viewed for a minute. Again, a 0 minute view on the day of submission.
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#5Are video views a good barometer to measure YC interest for interviews?
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#6We got a view; though, we don't necessarily know if it was by PG et al. It could have been the YC alumni that pre-screen applications.
Best of luck to everyone on their applications.
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#7My team video was viewed a handful of times. I feel reasonably comfortable knowing it was YC because the moment I submitted, the video view count jumped.
It's like reading tea leaves though, not sure ultimately what this means.
Good luck everyone,
Jenny
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#8Are video views a good barometer to measure YC interest for interviews?
That's a great question. I say yes based on a question Harjeet answered on Quora regarding what makes a good YC application:
"- PLEASE include a video. it makes such a difference and will significantly help your chances of making interview."
http://www.quora.com/Y-Combinator/What-should-be-included-in...
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#9We've had someone in California view our team video on the 12th but I guess this is no indication of things cos they could watch the video and promptly put you in the no pile as easy as the yes. Fingers crossed and good luck to everyone.
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#10We should update these posts with the results to see if there is a strong relationship between the number of views > 0 sec and a invitation to interview. I'm sure future applicants would appreciate it (or re-applicants...)
GL everyone, try not to stress too much