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Re: Applications Open for Winter 2013 YC Funding

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Post by zlatan1 »

bravura wrote: post #73

Are you looking for a co-founder? I've created this Google survey so that you can put in a little information about yourself, and what you're looking for: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDAtOWh... When you fill it out, you can see the other responses. Perhaps you won't find a co-founder, but at least you might meet other people to talk to. [edit: This is my first survey on google docs, so if I n…

I've been a long time lurker on HN and just signed up because of this survey. I appreciate you posting this and hopefully I'll run into someone with similar goals/mindset as me.

EDIT: I just noticed that after filling out the form, I never actually get a hyperlink to the google document. Can you post this?

Re: Applications Open for Winter 2013 YC Funding

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Post by helen842000 »

bravura wrote: post #73

Are you looking for a co-founder? I've created this Google survey so that you can put in a little information about yourself, and what you're looking for: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDAtOWh... When you fill it out, you can see the other responses. Perhaps you won't find a co-founder, but at least you might meet other people to talk to. [edit: This is my first survey on google docs, so if I n…

I completed & submitted the form but there's no way to see other entries, just to create a new form or submit a new entry. Do you have a link to the completed doc? Thanks.

Re: Applications Open for Winter 2013 YC Funding

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Post by intellegacy »

kaolinite wrote: post #69
tylermenezes wrote: post #63

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Even if you manage to get in without a co-founder, you'll probably still want a co-founder. I've talked to several YC alums without a co-founder looking to hire an employee who can serve as a co-founder.

I absolutely do however I want to find someone as enthusiastic as I am, not somebody who is just coming along for the ride because I convinced them it's a great idea. Where I am currently (location-wise), finding the former will be harder than the latter, I suspect, and if possible I would rather work with someone locally rather than remotely.

Hey kaolinite, where are you based? Are you still in school?

Re: Applications Open for Winter 2013 YC Funding

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Post by neurotech1 »

salimmadjd wrote: post #16

We are still waiting to hear back from AngelPad after 2 months. I personally prefer the smaller size of AngelPad to YC. But I'm hopeful we'll hear back and get into AngelPad before application date of YC, if not we'll be applying to YC to hedge our bets.

They are both excellent programs. I definitely wouldn't be disappointed if I got accepted in YC or AngelPad. If you get a confirmed yes from AngelPad, ONLY then re-evaluate your choice. Remember that YC graduates have a convertible note from StartFund as well.

Re: Applications Open for Winter 2013 YC Funding

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Post by federicoweber »

wheels wrote: post #45
nickbarnwell wrote: post #12

For those who prefer working offline, I've created a raw-text version of the application here: https://github.com/nickbarnwell/YC/blob/empty_app/form.txt It was very useful for me when faux-applying to have the dark glow of vim instead of the YC page's harsh white, and I thought I might put it out there for others to use.

For such things I invariably use WriteRoom. I find formatting and futzing with a web app to be built in procrastination mechanisms. It's generally trivial to spend a few minutes copying and pasting once the actual text is done. http://www.hogbaysoftware.com/products/writeroom

WriteRoom is nice—it's also one of the first distraction-free writing app—but i prefer to use Byword. I like to combine paragraph focus with full screen for distraction free mode. Also it support markdown syntax, that for me is a must have for a writing app.

http://bywordapp.com

Re: Applications Open for Winter 2013 YC Funding

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Post by federicoweber »

dude_abides wrote: post #13

Can a non-citizen currently on H1B visa apply?

This is interesting for me also. I'm an Italian citizen and I would like to apply and relocate to the Bay Area. But I need to figure out the entire visa thing, and how to make it work for starting company.

Re: Applications Open for Winter 2013 YC Funding

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Post by kaolinite »

intellegacy wrote: post #93
kaolinite wrote: post #69

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I absolutely do however I want to find someone as enthusiastic as I am, not somebody who is just coming along for the ride because I convinced them it's a great idea. Where I am currently (location-wise), finding the former will be harder than the latter, I suspect, and if possible I would rather work with someone locally rather than remotely.

Hey kaolinite, where are you based? Are you still in school?

I'm from Liverpool, UK. I turned down a place at university to become a programmer as I was sick of formal education, preferring instead to teach myself. It's a choice I regret in some ways but the past few years since leaving college have been fun, working as a programmer.

Re: Applications Open for Winter 2013 YC Funding

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Post by kochb »

epicureanideal wrote: post #54

I've been interested in applying to YC for quite a while, but recently I graduated and moved to the south bay (near Mountain View) for work. It really stood out to me this time that $11,000 + $3,000n is not a lot of money. With 3 founders that's $20,000. 3 founders working in the tech industry can make $20,000 PER MONTH on typical salaries. It seems like it would be more appealing to people without good paying work,…

One thing I noticed while in YC was that the most successful people I met (founders, investors, etc) weren't primarily motivated by the financial rewards. Money is a result of a successful venture, not the main objective.

Point is, founding a startup doesn't actually make sense from a financial perspective. Most often you will be more profitable having been employed.

Re: Applications Open for Winter 2013 YC Funding

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Post by vbv »

PG - My cofounder and I have a product already (about to launch). But we have doubts that we may not be able to get in with that idea based on the previous ideas that got selected for YC. Should we apply with our current idea, come up with a completely new idea, or apply as a no idea?

Re: Applications Open for Winter 2013 YC Funding

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Post by kposehn »

pg wrote: post #75
kposehn wrote: post #44

PG: are music related products still something you are avoiding? We have found a clever way around the liability and would like to apply with it.

Music startups are ok so long as you don't have to license label music.

Beautiful.
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