Understanding the YC Application: How to Frame Your Pitch

​Applying to Y Combinator (YC) can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be.

​In this 60-90 minute session, we’ll try to break down the YC application process, line by line, and explore what might make an application stand out.

​Learn how to frame your idea, highlight your progress, and tell your story in a way that resonates with YC partners.

​We’ll cover:

• ​What YC is really looking for in founders and ideas

• ​Examples of strong (and weak) YC application responses

• ​Common mistakes applicants make

• ​How to prepare for the next steps after you submit

​You’ll walk away with a better understanding of the application process, actionable feedback on how to position your startup, and clarity on what YC values most in your pre-call application.

​Format:
Interactive breakdown, sample analysis, and open Q&A.

​Who Should Attend:
Only full-time founders curious about applying to Y Combinator.

​NOTE:

We are not in any way associated with Y Combinator.

​The moderator of this workshop has previously been part of a YC startup's early team and has assisted other founders in articulating their pitches.

​This session will focus on the few pitches that they helped which worked and the many that did not, and the possible reasons for both.