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Startup School 2018 – Curriculum

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Re: Startup School 2018 – Curriculum

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Post by robertAngst »

davebryand wrote: post #3

When you're in YC they tell you that a huge part of being a successful founder is "managing your psychology." I wish they would elevate that to a first-class concept in their startup education.

Interesting.

I tell people believing in their abilities made the difference.

Having money helps(well paid 9-5), but knowing that with enough googling and never giving up mentality, you can solve real problems. Sometimes I am shocked at how little is needed to solve problems that the entire world is currently dealing with, but my fully capable friends dont even try.

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Post by robertAngst »

gakos wrote: post #2

It's awesome that the curriculum is newly created for this term AND that the old curriculum is logged in the library page.

I'm pretty excited, I hope there is a way to 'meet people'. I hate to say, but random people from reddit I added on instagram/facebook are some of my most interesting and beneficial social connections.

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Post by graystevens »

For those that took part in previous years, would this be suitable for those of us running (or thinking of starting..) bootstrapped startups, as solo-entrepreneurs?

I ask because the curriculum looks great, but wondered if the mentoring might be a little more focused towards the more traditional startups looking to progress to VC funding, rather than those of us that are taking things a little slower on our own.

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Post by com2kid »

mns06 wrote: post #23
wslh wrote: post #22

Startup School Help! I submitted the application with no content by mistake a few weeks ago. I sent an e-mail to startupschool@ycombinator.com requesting that it be reset but have not received any reply. When I try to apply again I receive the following message: "Thank you for applying to Startup School! We will let you know whether you’re accepted by August 20th, 2018." with no chance to edit the application form.

Hey, check the settings link in the menu. The application is still editable. In addition, the entry fields seem to have increased in length recently, so perhaps a good idea to review your submission even if it was submitted properly last time.

> In addition, the entry fields seem to have increased in length recently,

What are the new limits? I still seem to be limited to the length when I signed up on the first day.

201 characters for "What is your company going to make?" and 252 characters for "Why did you pick this to work on?"

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Post by _9hey »

graystevens wrote: post #33

For those that took part in previous years, would this be suitable for those of us running (or thinking of starting..) bootstrapped startups, as solo-entrepreneurs? I ask because the curriculum looks great, but wondered if the mentoring might be a little more focused towards the more traditional startups looking to progress to VC funding, rather than those of us that are taking things a little slower on our own.

(1) Yes (2) Tight feedback loops are key in keeping momentum, so even if you're bootstrapping you don't want to go too slow

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Post by HatchedLake721 »

samstave wrote: post #16
fridaymorning81 wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

they are giving away 1,000,000 dollars.. just giving it away. plus tons of content. did you read the article?

Doubtful that it is randomly given in a lottery sense - they likely are granting this to keep promising teams going...

In return for... 0% equity!

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Post by repsilat »

camhart wrote: post #35

I signed up for startup school, but I can't seem to find any description of the commitment it is... What does it mean to "complete" it?

From the "About" page[1]:

> You must submit at least 9 out of your 10 weekly updates and attend 9 out of 10 group office hour sessions.

1: https://www.startupschool.org/about

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