“The goal of YC isn’t to rigidly stand by your idea. It’s to explain why you made certain decisions, and then explore what the other options might be.”
“The biggest advice I give to companies that are applying is to actually read what’s posted on the YC website. Paul Graham has already written it all down.”
Do not prepare for the interview as you would for a meeting a VC pitch; YC is happy with high risk.
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