| There's an interview (just getting to that stage is extremely hard). I think that over 50% of those interviewed make it. See the sibling comment for the application process. Read up on successful applications (google "my yc application" or "succesful yc application"). Some things I believe help making into YC much easier (but not guaranteed): - Female founders or co-founder - Very fast and demonstrable traction - Large potential market - Founders with successful backgrounds -- Stuff that won't help on its own: - Interesting / world changing project (unless you have demonstrable traction). They say they invest in idea-stage companies, I believe that only happens with founders with huge exits on their backs. Note that this is just my own opinion and I did NOT get into YC and I'm still a BigCo employee. Sample succesful applications: https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-muses-successful-applicat... big list of applications and advice: https://yourstory.com/2014/10/guide-list-y-combinator/ |