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Episode Details
EPISODE INFO
- Released
- October 28, 2022
- Duration
- 26m
- Channel
- Y Combinator
- Watch on YouTube
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
With the YC S22 batch coming to a close, Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel reflect on the recent batch and their experience fundraising. The two group partners also clear up some misconceptions about Y Combinator based on feedback from founders. Apply to Y Combinator: https://yc.link/DandM-apply Work at a Startup: https://yc.link/DandM-jobs Chapters (Powered by https://bit.ly/chapterme-yc) - 00:00 - Introduction 00:27 - Expectations 01:56 - Secret YC perks 04:57 - Not a mafia 06:08 - Misconceptions 07:02 - Investors 08:05 - Direct experience 08:51 - The scale lie 11:11 - Why to do YC 12:33 - Recent batch 15:08 - Running an auction 16:45 - Fake advisors 20:33 - Horror stories #startups #entrepreneur #tech
SPEAKERS
Dalton Caldwell
hostY Combinator partner and startup founder (previously founded App.net).
Michael Seibel
hostY Combinator partner and startup founder; former YC CEO.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Y Combinator, featuring Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel, The Truth About Y Combinator explores yC Partners Debunk Myths, Reveal Perks, and Share Founder Fundraising Horror Stories Founders told Michael Seibel they didn't understand what YC offered before applying, such as group partners, small groups, follow-on investing, Series A help and hiring support, and the hosts say YC is a changing product rather than a university.
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