YC deadline in <2 weeks; Who's applying?
If you're applying, reply below with what you're building so we can cheer you on!
If you're doing a startup and not applying, why aren't you applying?
If I were starting a company today, I would 100% apply even though I've done it before with @Tandem (S19) for a few key reasons:
The partners help. A lot. (this isn't common. Most people who say they help startups are neutral or harmful)
The network is insane, especially for b2b companies. It will accelerate your G2M like nothing else.
You'll learn what real speed looks like, by grinding alongside the top early stage founders. Every time I talk to a current or recent YC company or go to the events, I'm reminded what top speed looks like. And I'm also reminded that the speed that start-ups are capable of gets faster every year, especially with AI.
As for hesitations...sometimes people balk at the dilution, but generally speaking, the higher price that startups command in their next round at Demo Day more than compensates.
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ProblemHunt
We submitted an application with the project ProblemHunt. This is the second attempt. Let's see where it leads. 😊
https://www.producthunt.com/p/problemhunt
Sounds great, I'm really looking forward to your team's product! I'm ready to try it out. @rajiv_ayyangar
I’m applying for this YC batch with Rkive AI 😎 the app that automates content creation completely, like a real team.
-It syncs with your camera roll and works in the background.
-Turns raw pics and videos into reels, carousels, infographics... anything!
-Follows your style and content strategy to the letter, even if it's borderline brainrot.
-Shows you a feed of your own posts (with push notifications when a new batch is ready).
-Schedules intelligently and posts to IG, FB, TikTok, LinkedIn (YT, X and Threads coming).
-Tracks performance, learns from your results and preferences.
-Lets you re-edit with prompts and change everything from post format to style and files used.
No templates. No manual steps. No gimmicks. True AI automation 💁🏻
By the time you're done recording, your posts are ready to go live.
I built it because I refuse to waste my life editing 💀
It’s live and already awesome 😌 check www.rkiveai.com. We're pushing a major update tho, and the launch on Product Hunt is coming in two weeks with a big discount, so you might want to wait and try it at its best.
If you’re interested, DM me! I’d appreciate a YC referral, or if you can hunt the product for PH 🤗
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APPLYING!
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Product Hunt
@heypaus I think you're going to need a clearer one-liner. Based on what you said, I have no idea what you do or what the product actually looks like! Also, the two problems you describe seem completely different. I'm struggling to imagine how to solve them in one app. For YC, Product Hunt launches, customers, investors, and employees, clarity is king.
I'm applying with Aera – a neuro-powered marketplace for long-term rentals.
On Product Hunt, we're starting with Aera Vibe – a taste profiling tool for interiors and just one piece of the broader Aera platform.
How Vibe works:
Go to Aera Vibe.
Upload your favorite spaces.
Get a visual taste profile.
See how well real homes match your design DNA.
Still in early beta, but the response has been strong.
The future of search isn't about filters – it's about perception!
I’m applying to YC. Tired of how AI tools are making us dependent and isolated, I built HumanMode, a tool to break AI addiction and help people reconnect with real life. Anyone else here applying?
I'm still working on the ideation phase, but do intend to apply :)