Xoogler.co: Fireside Chat with Qasar Younis

Qasar Younis, former GP and COO at Y Combinator from 2013 to 2016, recently addressed the Xoogler community in anticipation of the upcoming YC application cycle. During his discussion, he covered the following topics:
1. The significance of founding teams and strategies for identifying excellent co-founders.
2. Preparations for the YC application process, along with some valuable tips and tricks.
3. Insights into what YC seeks in applicants and the reasons behind their selection criteria.
About Qasar Younis ( / ):
Qasar initially served as a product manager at Google before joining Y Combinator as a part-time partner in 2013. He transitioned to a full-time role in 2014, assuming the responsibilities of COO, where he oversaw YC's day-to-day operations. In his role as a General Partner, he provided funding and guidance to early-stage companies. In 2017, he departed YC to establish Applied Intuition, a company specializing in software that streamlines development cycles, delivers high-quality systems, and expedites the production of modern vehicles with confidence.
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