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Michael Seibel, CEO of YC, is doing an AMA

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Re: Michael Seibel, CEO of YC, is doing an AMA

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Post by tyre »

Ashu_14 wrote: post #114

It's midnight here in india and i just noticed this session. I really want to know if there's any quick tip regarding international founders such as from india. I've been in touch with other Indian YC alums and have been getting feedback and suggestions for my YC application. I really am in doubt about how should i go with the application, i mean what exactly YC partners look for in the application the very first tim…

Just go with the basics:

1) Here is a massive opportunity

2) Here is the awesome founding team

3) Here is why we will be the ones to win this huge opportunity

4) Here are some proof-points (e.g. customers, product development, etc.) that back us up

YC goes out of its way (like to Vancouver!) to find the best startups in the world. If you can nail those 4 things, it doesn't matter where you're from.

Re: Michael Seibel, CEO of YC, is doing an AMA

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Post by mwseibel »

tpae wrote: post #90

are you guys considering decentralized web apps as well? e.g.) ipfs/ethereum based web apps

We consider every single application. There is no point in guessing what areas we are interested in. Assume we are interested in every industry and every type of product.

Re: Michael Seibel, CEO of YC, is doing an AMA

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Post by Cyph0n »

gist wrote: post #62
mwseibel wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

(edited for tone) PG and Jessica are currently on sabbatical in the UK - after running YC for 10+ years they are taking a little break spend more time with their kids

> after running YC for 10+ years they deserve a little break no? With all due respect what is so special about running YC that means you deserve a sabbatical? They are taking a sabbatical not because they deserve it but because they can afford to do so financially and have left their organization in what they feel are very capable hands. It is actually atypical in most professions in the US (at least outside of teach…

> but most people

PG isn't "most people". He's a super successful guy, so I don't see why you are comparing him to everyone else.

And about him taking a sabbatical: he can do whatever the hell he wants because he can afford to. It's true that many of us can't, but that's just how life is my friend.

Re: Michael Seibel, CEO of YC, is doing an AMA

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Post by nabiha_zahra »

what is your definition of a superstar salesperson for an early-stage post product market fit startup? what differentiates the top 10% of salespeople from the rest?

what resources do you recommend to learn sales if you're young and inexperienced and want to begin your startup sales career?

Re: Michael Seibel, CEO of YC, is doing an AMA

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Post by mwseibel »

eternalyxiii wrote: post #57

What do you think is the best way for a non-profit to get funding 1) to prove market fit, and 2) ongoing funding to sustain the organization?

I think the best way for a non-profit to succeed in general is to have a business model that doesn't require it to raise money from donors.
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