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One-off Early Interviews for Summer 2024 - Apply by Feb 21st

by Y Combinator2/16/2024

We’re planning to do a special one-off round of early interviews for the next YC batch. If you want to do the next batch of YC, you should consider applying now by Feb 21 so you can get a faster decision (and earlier funding).

New year, new company - 10 additional spots in W24 for late applicants

by Y Combinator12/7/2023

The end of the year is a time of reflection and when many founders decide it's time to make a change and get serious about their startup. Thus, we are opening up at least 10 additional spots in the W24 batch for companies that apply now via a special application process.

FTC Chair Lina Khan on AI regulation, startup acquisitions, and more

by Y Combinator11/7/2023

FTC Chair Lina Khan stopped at YC's SF office last week to talk with Garry Tan about startups, AI, and more. Here's that interview!

10 Questions to Discuss with a Potential Co-founder

by Y Combinator4/27/2023

When you're trying to figure out if someone is a good co-founder match, it helps to start by asking the right questions. We’ve compiled a list of the 10 questions that we think are the most important ones to answer.

Announcing the YC Summer Conference – for students interested in startups

by Y Combinator4/12/2023

If you want to learn more about what it takes to start a startup – or how to get a job at one – join us for a one-day event in Mountain View, CA!

YC Meetup on Building Open Source Software Startups

by Y Combinator3/16/2023

We're hosting a meetup for Open Source Software startups! YC has funded over 75 OSS companies to date and we’re especially excited about them. If you’re interested in starting one someday, join us to connect & learn with other founders in the space.