It's a marvel at how good they've made remote pitches. The software team is excellent
Once again, my demo day feature requests for YC:
- Invite alumni to be YC's LPs.
- Setup an SPV for small checks for each company
- Let people commit to the SPV right when they pitch
Live 2X speed pls
Acceptance rates:
Harvard 4.6%
YC 1.9%
Interesting now similar yearly "batches"
Harvard freshman class 1,700
YC 300 co * 2.5 founders? * 2 = ~1500
Consider startup school content is for everyone, and it actually impacts far more people.
Founders, don't ever read your pitch.
WhatsApp is winning YC Demo Day
Why isn't demo day recorded and edited?
They could still release everything with a broadcast.
I need to raise more money to fund these companies. Such incredible quality.
My 7 year old is watching a few companies with me.
She was almost offended at the term "Unicorn" bandied about so casually.
Earlier with my 13 year old it became obvious how much jargon is standard, and not just tech jardon