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Rize for YC: Knowledge Hub
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TopicCreatorLinkWhy should you read this?
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Application
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YC Application Template Spring 25 (blank)Rize for YChttps://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1va6yCRU4H1e_gQT5W2qQvrDpC3Wc8FrB- Click the link to download a copy of the YC application template
- Fill in your responses and share comment access with yc-applications@razorpay.com
- Submit your completed application in this form - LAST DATE February 7 - https://razorpay.typeform.com/to/mfbw1Kwb
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YC Application Mock InterviewRize for YChttps://razorpay.typeform.com/to/sXew909V- Prepare for your YC interview with seasoned YC Alumni who will simulate the conversation for you!
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Y Combinator Application GuideYurii Rebryk
Fluently YC W2024		https://getfluently.notion.site/Y-Combinator-Application-Guide-1286a9ce04d98004b4dac50cf66fb883Advice on YC application from YC alum
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How to get into YC: Pre-product & Pre-revenueLago YC S21https://www.getlago.com/blog/how-we-got-into-ycDetailed guide on how to ace your YC application
despite being in the pre-product and pre-revenue
stage.
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YC Application- BreakdownNick Rausenbush,
Shogun YC Alum W18		https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/y-combinator-application-breakdown-andguide-nick-raushenbushA step-by-step guide to delve into the
core components that YC values the most, demystify
the selection criteria, and provide expert tips
on how to stand out from the competition.
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YC application tips from a first-time applicant who “barely” made itDaniel Kang,
Flowbo YC Alum S21		YC Application Tips from a First-Time Applicant Who “Barely” Made It (S21) | by Daniel Kang | The Startup | MediumSome helpful reflections and tips for those
who are thinking of applying to Y Combinator.
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Official Guide: How to Apply to Y CombinatorY Combinatorhttps://www.ycombinator.com/howtoapplyOfficial guide from Y Combinator.
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How to write an outstanding Y Combinator application:
A YC Founder’s guide		Daniel Kang,
Flowbo YC Alum S21		https://razorpay.com/blog/writing-an-outstanding-y-combinator-application/Comprehensive guide to write the perfect
YC Application.
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YC application reverse engineeringStanduplyhttps://standuply.com/blog/yc-application-advice/This step-by-step guide will offer expert
advice on how to distinguish yourself from the
competition through your YC Application.
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Startup Playbook for YC FoundersSam Altman,
CEO, OpenAI		https://playbook.samaltman.com/A Startup playbook curating essential advice from Experts and YC
Partners.
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How we got into Y Combinator and what we've learned on our journeyDemodesk YC W'19https://medium.com/demodesk-stories/how-we-got-into-y-combinator-and-what-weve-learned-on-our-journey-7cf3e18ab91fA Breakdown of the Demodesk's YC Journey.
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YC's Essential Startup AdviceY Combinatorhttps://www.ycombinator.com/library/4D-yc-s-essential-startup-advice?trk=public_post_comment-textThe Pocket Guide of Essential YC Advice for
Startups.
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 Sample Founder Video
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Kater YC Application Founder Intro VideoKater YC W'24https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmIEkxRreXUFounder Intro Application Video
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Lumona YC Application Founder Intro VideoLumona YC W'24https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6G8GrDSPTU&list=PLrnRifmFCQdyeIIDrWo5jfgNPM0bH2Y9_&index=57&pp=iAQBFounder Intro Application Video
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Artisan AI YC Application Founder Intro VideoArtisan AI YC W'24https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlYe-he1knQ&list=PLrnRifmFCQdyeIIDrWo5jfgNPM0bH2Y9_&index=50&pp=iAQBFounder Intro Application Video
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Interview
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How to Ace Your YC InterviewPilot
Co-authored by Gillian from
Cherry YC W19		https://pilot.com/blog/tips-y-combinator-interviewBreakdown of a YC interview by a YC alum.
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Everything you need to know to ace the YC interviewBasedash YC S20https://www.basedash.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-to-ace-the-yc-interviewWe have Basedash's sample application
already as part of our resources.
It made sense to add the interview as well.
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Mock Interview with YC AlumniNAhttps://form.typeform.com/to/sXew909VPractise your interview with an Alumni of YC before your YC final interview
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Best Practices for your YC InterviewAseem Gupta (YC W23)https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OS6ArB2krliQIYlAfxvjUKugf9bsBZ3UOC2BuOxfyRI/edit?usp=sharing
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At Y Combinator
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Reflecting the journey at YCFront YC S14https://front.com/blog/three-months-at-y-combinator-what-its-like-and-how-to-get-inAn insightful and comprehensive overview of
the journey a startup embarks upon once it
gains acceptance into Y Combinator (YC).
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Primary metrics for a YC startupHeptabase YC W22https://medium.com/@zmzlois/how-did-we-grow-primary-metric-in-ycombinator-start-up-note-part-4-3ce4b7f3a3bdUnveiling the Key Metrics YC Prioritizes for
Guiding Startups to Growth: A Reflection
on the YC Journey.
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YC's Demo DayY Combinatorhttps://www.ycombinator.com/library/49-a-guide-to-yc-demo-day-presentationsYC's guide on Demo Day
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Sample Application
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Magic BellMagic Bell YC W21https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vSygKeqiOzAkrC3bUQgVsLZXMH4BhqFlCJVvF6He9icsvYAKvNZGm8sxSSHnA7dPe_yfBNT4Oq2Xzhr/pub?ref=magicbell.ghost.ioSample Application
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VirtuallyVirtually YC S20https://medium.com/@IshIsDeep/the-yc-application-that-got-me-into-the-first-ever-remote-batch-ce42d848736aSample Application
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OpenPhoneOpen Phone YC S18https://www.openphone.com/blog/openphone-y-combinator-application/Sample Application
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BasedashBasedash YC S20https://www.basedash.com/blog/how-to-write-a-successful-yc-applicationSample Application
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GoodlyGoodly YC S'18https://www.businessinsider.com/successful-y-combinator-application-goodly-new-student-debt-startup-2019-4?r=US&IR=TSample Application
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HyperlinkHyperlink YC W'20https://medium.com/@siggi/hyperlinks-y-combinator-application-interview-b9dc24d039acSample Application
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Get Into YCNAhttps://getintoyc.com/For more resources on sample applications
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Application ExamplesNAhttps://shizune.co/yc-application-examplesFor more resources on sample applications
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Pitch Deck
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How Investors use metrics to evaluate, pick, and
reject startups.		Andrew Chen,
Andressen Horowitz		https://andrewchen.com/investor-metrics-deck/A detailed guide & 80 slide deck on how to use
growth ideas to evaluate startups from an
Investor's POV.
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Razorpay Rize Pitch PerfectRazorpay Rizehttps://razorpay.com/pitch-perfect/A program designed to help you LEARN, BUILD and REFINE your pitch decks
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Sessions with YC Alumni
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W24: L&D SessionNeerav Jainhttps://youtu.be/JC2RnwOQxkU
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W24: L&D SessionShashank Kumar (Razorpay W15)https://youtu.be/HFrf0sZ4jgE
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W24: L&D SessionAseem Gupta (SuperKalam W23)https://youtu.be/TKvq0kgSbqs
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W24: L&D SessionAnand Krishna (Inkle W17)https://youtu.be/7xI_MlDHY9Y
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S24: L&D SessionAnand Krishna (Inkle W17)https://youtu.be/wLFRzkO1lMI
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S24: L&D SessionAseem Gupta (SuperKalam W23)https://youtu.be/0yEqWyF-jIg
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S24: L&D SessionAmartya Jha (CodeAnt AI W24)https://youtu.be/WGHiSMMXw8E
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F24: L&D SessionAnand Krishna (Inkle W17)Coming soon!
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W25: L&D SessionArko C (Pipeshift AI S24)https://youtu.be/A565pF_aMaA?si=ez4eCcHmaQQ47X4L
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W25: L&D SessionAmartya Jha (CodeAnt AI W24)https://youtu.be/VtxHUKkb02Q?si=zqaz0GLCmtkHB6Zq
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W25: L&D SessionJithin James (Ragas W24)Coming soon!
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