How to hack the YC application [startups]

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Chapters

00:00 Intro
01:03 Common mistakes
05:09 My top tips
10:58 Outro

[solomonjohn]

This is the best video I've seen that give a clear information about YC application

[demetriusferreira]

Thanks Ahana! I'm applying this year and your tips are helping a lot. I Appreciate it.

[Fadbangles]

Really been looking for a video like this. Thanks!!

[ashishjain]

Thanks Ahana for the amazing tips and mistakes to avoid.

[imurpilotJeff]

Hi Ahana, We are thinking on applying to YC next year. This video is a great help for us. Thanks

[craciunescuandrei]

Thanks for the video! Let me know if I can also share my application with you for this Fall batch.

[lemuelugiomoh]

Thanks so much Ahana. I find this video extremely helpful. Would you have the time to proofread our application or just our one-line description due to your busy schedule?

[twrk_inc]

Thank you!!!! This video is wonderful.

[Jibale_]

Hey Ahana, are you still reviewing applications? Need your help, thanks

[sammyyy_]

Thank you so much fir these tips and mistakes, this will help us a lot. And can you please take out 5 minutes from schedule yo review our application?

[speciallyforlatvians]

Hi, loved the video. Definitely gave me a clearer picture of what YC is looking for in an application; however, to be sure I got it right, could you please be able to take 5 minutes out of your schedule to review my application? I would greatly appreciate it😀

[robdavy]

I'm guessing the no-acronyms rule doesn't apply to "startup" acronyms like LTV, MRR, CAC, etc?

[ronque]

Awesome video! Thank you for the tips!

[giyer]

Hi Ahana- how should I share my application for your insight? Thanks

[DailyProg]

Do you coach YC applicants? we are submitting something and would love to pay for some coaching

[afolabiogunbanwo]

Please can you share your yc application to help I would like to see how you filled yours

[aBitnikunj]

Hey Ahana, your videos have been super helpful. Mind sharing your thoughts on our application? :) Thanks again!

[leezyleeful]

How long after submission did you receive the interview email?

[jatinpandey]

very rare to see someone so pretty in tech/entrepreneurship

[kennycreator]

Hey, could you please help review applications?