How to hack the YC application [startups]

[@imurpilotJeff]

Hi Ahana, We are thinking on applying to YC next year. This video is a great help for us. Thanks

[@AhanaBanerjee]

Glad to hear. Good luck!

[@solomonjohn9169]

This is the best video I've seen that give a clear information about YC application

[@AhanaBanerjee]

Glad it was helpful!

[@demetriusferreira7208]

Thanks Ahana! I'm applying this year and your tips are helping a lot. I Appreciate it.

[@AhanaBanerjee]

Glad it was helpful!

[@twrkit]

Thank you!!!! This video is wonderful.

[@AhanaBanerjee]

Glad to hear!

[@ashishjain3732]

Thanks Ahana for the amazing tips and mistakes to avoid.

[@AhanaBanerjee]

Glad it was helpful!

[@craciunescuandrei93]

Thanks for the video! Let me know if I can also share my application with you for this Fall batch.

[@Fadbangles]

Really been looking for a video like this. Thanks!!

[@AhanaBanerjee]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joaquindelrio2806]

Thanks! Great video

[@AhanaBanerjee]

Glad it was helpful!

[@migueldf10]

thank you for this one too!!

[@AhanaBanerjee]

My pleasure!

[@lemuelugiomoh4857]

Thanks so much Ahana. I find this video extremely helpful. Would you have the time to proofread our application or just our one-line description due to your busy schedule?

[@AhanaBanerjee]

Glad it was helpful! Sure, feel free to share it as a google doc

[@Jibale_]

Hey Ahana, are you still reviewing applications? Need your help, thanks

[@eoj096]

Thanks for the tips!

[@AhanaBanerjee]

You're welcome!

[@speciallyforlatvians]

Hi, loved the video. Definitely gave me a clearer picture of what YC is looking for in an application; however, to be sure I got it right, could you please be able to take 5 minutes out of your schedule to review my application? I would greatly appreciate it😀

[@AhanaBanerjee]

Sure - sorry for the slow response. Feel free to share it as a Google Doc and I'll take a look if not too late!

[@sammyyy_006]

Thank you so much fir these tips and mistakes, this will help us a lot. And can you please take out 5 minutes from schedule yo review our application?

[@ronque23]

Awesome video! Thank you for the tips!

[@AhanaBanerjee]

Thank you!

[@berkholding]

@@AhanaBanerjee Hi Ahana i am applying VC 2023summer could you check my application please

[@RoadmapMBA]

Great video!

[@AhanaBanerjee]

Thank you!

[@robdavy4468]

I'm guessing the no-acronyms rule doesn't apply to "startup" acronyms like LTV, MRR, CAC, etc?

[@AhanaBanerjee]

Yes, I should have clarified. Those are fine, but don't use domain specific acronyms.

[@rudolf8974]

Great video.

[@aBitnikunj]

Hey Ahana, your videos have been super helpful. Mind sharing your thoughts on our application? :) Thanks again!

[@AhanaBanerjee]

Sure, feel free to share it as a google doc!

[@aBitnikunj]

Hey@@AhanaBanerjee, sent you the email. Looking forward to your feedback. :)

[@myresorts]

This is helpful.

[@AhanaBanerjee]

I'm glad!

[@artempeshevets7922]

Perfect. I'll be happy if you'll read my S22 application as well 😃👌

[@nikolqy]

How did it go?

[@giyer2002]

Hi Ahana- how should I share my application for your insight? Thanks

[@AhanaBanerjee]

You can share it with me as a google doc

[@giyer2002]

@@AhanaBanerjee I shared the link to your email. Let me know if you don't see it.

[@afolabiogunbanwo5720]

Please can you share your yc application to help I would like to see how you filled yours

[@AhanaBanerjee]

I don't have it anymore, sorry!

[@leezyleeful]

How long after submission did you receive the interview email?

[@AhanaBanerjee]

2 months

[@chriscollins2073]

Hi Ahana, do you mind taking a look through my application?

[@AhanaBanerjee]

Sure, feel free to share it with me as a google doc!

[@chriscollins2073]

@@AhanaBanerjee great, should I share via email? If so what’s your preferred email address?

[@AhanaBanerjee]

@@chriscollins2073 You can find it on my channel about page

[@chriscollins2073]

@@AhanaBanerjee I think I may be missing something but, I don’t see it on that section!

[@kennycreator4800]

Hey, could you please help review applications?

[@AhanaBanerjee]

Already spend a lot of my time doing this! You can email me your application as a Google Doc and I will leave feedback.

[@eoj096]

Hi Ahana, would you mind taking a look at my application?

[@RusuTraianCristian]

How to hack the YC application
Build something people want.

[@AhanaBanerjee]

Always

[@jatinpandey3649]

very rare to see someone so pretty in tech/entrepreneurship

[@soccerbragger3951]

How do you help us review from Africa.. I will appreciate your response or email we can send our YC application before submission

[@AhanaBanerjee]

Sure, feel free to share it as a Google Doc

[@Jibale_]

Hey Ahana, are you still reviewing applications? Need your help, thanks