Early Stage Advice

Startups take off because the founders make them take off. Almost all startups are fragile initially. It's important to recruit users manually.

Here is what we, at YC, consider the most important, most transformative advice for startups.

The most comprehensive guide on why, when, and how to raise money for your startup.

This is a guide to running your product development process. This will help you rapidly iterate, measure, test, and improve your product while fully engaging your team.