[pdog]

> Is it possible to get into YC as a sole founder?

Yes, in the sense that they've accepted single founders before.

> How can I increase my chance as a sole founder?

Find a co-founder ;)

> Why is there this bias against sole founders?

Because they have the data to back up the assertion that multiple founders makes a startup more likely to succeed.

[codeme]

I know:)

I prefer to be sole founder as I had bad experiences from previous gigs.

Is there any other attribute (like strong IP and customer demand) that can compensate for not having a co-founder? What else?

[argonaut]

What do you mean by "compensate"? Having a co-founder will always boost your chances vs. being a single founder, no matter what.

But obviously single founders do get into YC because they're strong in other areas.

[sand_9999]

I prefer to have a 2-3 people founding team. But its so difficult to find partners especially when all my school friends are married and busy working for large companies.