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Your go-to hub for all things YC - whether you're writing your application, giving an interview, or are simply curious to learn more about one of the greatest startup programs: Y Combinator
Your go-to hub for all things YC - whether you're writing your application, giving an interview, or are simply curious to learn more about one of the greatest startup programs: Y Combinator
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Rize for YC Resource Hub
Resources to
Level Up your
YC Application
Your go-to hub for all things YC - whether you're writing your application, giving an interview, or are simply curious to learn more about one of the greatest startup programs: Y Combinator
How to Use this Page?
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Save this page and bookmark it - you'll want to come back to it often. We've also sent the link to your email so you never lose it.
Access all resources
This is your home base for all things YC - save it, use it, and apply with confidence.
Come back anytime!
We’ll keep updating this hub with new resources, knowledge sessions, and bonus content. For any further questions, please reach out to us at yc-applications@razorpay.com
Start here: Your YC Resource Library
Start here: Your YC Resource Library
Not sure where to begin? Here’s everything to boost your YC journey!
Learn from YC Alumni
Learn from YC Alumni
Learn from YC Alumni
Watch past sessions & RSVP for upcoming talks-real stories, insights from founders who’ve been part of YC.
Watch past sessions & RSVP for upcoming talks-real stories, insights from founders who’ve been part of YC.
Refine your YC Application
Refine your YC Application
Refine your YC Application
Curated articles, guides, and playbooks with practical tips to sharpen every section of your YC app.
Curated articles, guides, and playbooks with practical tips to sharpen every section of your YC app.
More YC Essentials
More YC Essentials
More YC Essentials
Check out successful application samples, prepare for your YC interview and learn about life at YCombinator.
Check out successful application samples, prepare for your YC interview and learn about life at YCombinator.
Got a call from YC?
Got a call from YC?
Got a call from YC?
Book a practice interview with a YC alum. Rehearse the 10-minute drill & get personalised feedback.
Book a practice interview with a YC alum. Rehearse the 10-minute drill & get personalised feedback.
Book a practice interview with a YC alum. Rehearse the 10-minute drill & get personalised feedback.
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AI Application Reviewer
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Context-aware feedback based on your stage, sector, and traction
Refine Your YC Application
with AI-powered Expert Feedback
Highlights gaps, strengths, and improvements in minutes
Context-aware feedback based on your stage, sector, and traction
Trained on 1,000+ YC Alumni and mentor reviews
Trained on 1,000+ YC Alumni and mentor reviews
Highlights gaps, strengths, and improvements in minutes
Context-aware feedback based on your stage, sector, and traction
L&D Sessions
Stay ahead with our exclusive L&D sessions conducted by industry experts.
L&D Sessions
Stay ahead with our exclusive L&D sessions conducted by industry experts.
L&D Sessions
Stay ahead with our exclusive L&D sessions conducted by industry experts.
Refine your YC Application
Refine your YC Application
Curated articles, guides, and playbooks with practical tips to sharpen every section of your YC application
Curated articles, guides, and playbooks with practical tips to sharpen every section of your YC application
Y Combinator Application Guide
A step-by-step guide to the core components that YC values the most, demystifying the selection criteria and more.
Yurii Rebryk,
Fluently YC W2024
How to get into YC: Pre-product & Pre-revenue
Detailed guide on how to ace your YC application despite being in the pre-product and pre-revenue stage.
Lago
YC S21
YC Application -
Breakdown
A step-by-step guide to the core components that YC values the most, demystifying the selection criteria and more.
Nick Rausenbush,
Shogun YC Alum W18
YC application tips from a first-time applicant who “barely” made it
Some helpful reflections and tips for those who are thinking of applying to Y Combinator.
Daniel Kang,
Flowbo YC Alum S21
Official Guide: How to Apply to
Y Combinator
Official guide from Y Combinator.
Y Combinator
How to write an outstanding
Y Combinator application: A YC Founder’s Guide
Comprehensive guide to write the perfect YC Application.
Daniel Kang,
Flowbo YC Alum S21
YC application reverse engineering
This step-by-step guide will offer expert advice on how to distinguish yourself from the Competition.
Standuply
Startup Playbook for YC Founders
A Startup playbook curating essential advice from Experts and YC Partners.
Sam Altman,
CEO, OpenAI
YC's Essential Startup
Advice
The Pocket Guide of Essential YC Advice for Startups.
Y Combinator
How we got into Y Combinator and what we've learned on our journey
A Breakdown of the Demodesk's YC Journey.
Demodesk
YC W19
Y Combinator Application Guide
A step-by-step guide to the core components that YC values the most, demystifying the selection criteria and more.
Yurii Rebryk,
Fluently YC W2024
How to get into YC: Pre-product & Pre-revenue
Detailed guide on how to ace your YC application despite being in the pre-product and pre-revenue stage.
Lago
YC S21
YC Application -
Breakdown
A step-by-step guide to the core components that YC values the most, demystifying the selection criteria and more.
Nick Rausenbush,
Shogun YC Alum W18
YC application tips from a first-time applicant who “barely” made it
Some helpful reflections and tips for those who are thinking of applying to Y Combinator.
Daniel Kang,
Flowbo YC Alum S21
Y Combinator
Application GuideA step-by-step guide to the core components that YC values the most, demystifying the selection criteria and more.
Yurii Rebryk,
Fluently YC W2024
How to get into YC: Pre-product & Pre-revenue
Detailed guide on how to ace your YC application despite being in the pre-product and pre-revenue stage.
Lago
YC S21
How to get into YC: Pre-product & Pre-revenue
Detailed guide on how to ace your YC application despite being in the pre-product and pre-revenue stage.
Lago
YC S21
YC Application - Breakdown
A step-by-step guide to the core components that YC values the most, demystifying the selection criteria and more.
Nick Rausenbush,
Shogun YC Alum W18
YC application tips from a first-time applicant who “barely” made it
Some helpful reflections and tips for those who are thinking of applying to Y Combinator.
Daniel Kang,
Flowbo YC Alum S21
Official Guide: How to Apply to Y Combinator
Official guide from Y Combinator.
Y Combinator
How to write an outstanding
Y Combinator application: A YC Founder’s Guide
Comprehensive guide to write the perfect YC Application.
Daniel Kang,
Flowbo YC Alum S21
YC application reverse engineering
This step-by-step guide will offer expert advice on how to distinguish yourself from the Competition.
Standuply
Startup Playbook for YC Founders
A Startup playbook curating essential advice from Experts and YC Partners.
Sam Altman,
CEO, OpenAI
YC's Essential Startup Advice
The Pocket Guide of Essential YC Advice for Startups.
Y Combinator
How we got into Y Combinator and what we've learned on our journey
A Breakdown of the Demodesk's YC Journey.
Demodesk
YC W19
More YC Essentials
Get inspired by successful YC applications, practice for your interview, and learn what it’s like to be at Y Combinator.
Magic Bell,
YC W21Hana Mohan, Founder
Basedash,
YC S20Hana Mohan, Founder
Virtually,
YC S20Hana Mohan, Founder
Goodly,
YC S18Hana Mohan, Founder
Open Phone,
YC S18Hana Mohan, Founder
Hyperlink,
YC W20Hana Mohan, Founder
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More YC Essentials
Get inspired by successful YC applications, practice for your interview, and learn what it’s like to be at Y Combinator.
Magic Bell,
YC W21Hana Mohan, Founder
Basedash,
YC S20Hana Mohan, Founder
Virtually,
YC S20Hana Mohan, Founder
Goodly,
YC S18Hana Mohan, Founder
Open Phone,
YC S18Hana Mohan, Founder
Hyperlink,
YC W20Hana Mohan, Founder
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out more YC sample applications?
More YC Essentials
Get inspired by successful YC applications, practice for your interview, and learn what it’s like to be at Y Combinator.
Magic Bell,
YC W21Hana Mohan, Founder
Basedash,
YC S20Hana Mohan, Founder
Virtually,
YC S20Hana Mohan, Founder
Goodly,
YC S18Hana Mohan, Founder
Open Phone,
YC S18Hana Mohan, Founder
Hyperlink,
YC W20Hana Mohan, Founder
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17 success stories that started right here
14 success stories
that started right here
17 success stories that started right here
Rize helped 17 founders sharpen their stories, pitch stronger, and get accepted to YC. Are you next?
Rize helped 12 founders sharpen their stories, pitch stronger,and get accepted to YC. Are you next?
Rize helped 17 founders sharpen their stories, pitch stronger, and get accepted to YC. Are you next?
Pipeshift
Arko C
Ressl AI
Arushi Gandhi
Skillsync
Narayana Aaditya
Unsiloed AI
Aman Mishra
Redapto (YC F25)
Anirudh Pupneja
Pipeshift
Arko C
Ressl AI
Arushi Gandhi
Skillsync
Narayana Aaditya
Unsiloed AI
Aman Mishra
Redapto (YC F25)
Anirudh Pupneja
Pipeshift
Arko C
Ressl AI
Arushi Gandhi
Skillsync
Narayana Aaditya
Unsiloed AI
Aman Mishra
Redapto (YC F25)
Anirudh Pupneja
Pipeshift
Arko C
Ressl AI
Arushi Gandhi
Skillsync
Narayana Aaditya
Unsiloed AI
Aman Mishra
Redapto (YC F25)
Anirudh Pupneja
Got a Call from YC?
Book a practice session with one of our YC Alumni to prepare for the interview
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Book a practice session with one of our YC Alumni to prepare for the interview