[nubela]

I'll play devil's advocate. I have applied to YC for at least 8 times in my 20s? They rejected me everytime. Not even an interview.

I now run a $XM SaaS (scale-up, not startup) growing at Y00%/annum. 100% bootstrapped with a healthy profit margin. Thanks YC.

The only thing I'd say that YC is good for is their network of existing startups. Then again, startups aren't the best customers IMO given that they die too much.

Advice is free on the internet as marketing material these days. And there are better VCs.

[mirsadm]

You only have to look at some of the businesses that launched the last couple of batches. The AI products in particular were of very questionable quality.

[lordofgibbons]

Congrats on the bootstrapped business! Could you please share some of the marketing for founder resources you mentioned? I'd like to avoid taking investments too.

[nubela]

A simple google will do. Also, most of the advice don't really sink in until you're in the position.

Instead of "Just apply to YC", I'd recommend to just start a company.

[max_]

Do you mind listening some of these "better VCs"?