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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Shegby
Is it possible to apply if you are the only founder (not technical) and there is no product yet?
And is it worth applying in this case?
Unveil Engine
Yes! I'm building Unveil, an AI powered, beginner friendly game engine to help build your dream game.
ngl sweating bullets trying to finish an MVP for a demo, but it's a somewhat large project
i applied last batch and didn't get in, but since I launched on Product Hunt where i got a waitlist with 100 signups!
I'm pumped to be surrounded by absolute cracked founders that'll push me to work harder than i am now. Plus i've never been to SF and it seems like a cool place.
https://unveilengine.com
Hello, we’re also applying to YC. Here’s our problem and solution:
Problem
Product teams deal with millions of reviews spread across many platforms. Going through them manually takes too long, is error-prone, and often misses important customer issues.
Solution
Loopado AI is a GenAI. it automatically collects reviews from places like Google Play, App Store, Trustpilot, forums, and CRM tools. It points out the main problems and user needs, creates weekly reports, and can open Jira tickets when needed.
Founders
I have been managing app reviews for 2 years, in total 7 years of customer service experience and business administration background
Co-founder: Full stack developer for more than 10 years.
Please do not hesitate to contact me through my linkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hurozanozbay/
Our website: https://loopado.app/
Most simple way to explain Loopado: Chat with your reviews, get instant insights, automate actions.
its bugggyyyyy cant save location on my profile so it doesnt let me submit
Phygital+
We in progress
Zealock
We're buildling @Zealock to simplify buying and selling directly on platforms people already use, starting with WhatsApp.
In just 2 steps, anyone can list a product or service. In 3 steps, buyers can search and find exactly what they need, all through a smooth, chat-based experience.
Think of Zealock as conversational commerce, done right. No downloads. No learning curve. Just seamless discovery and transactions over chat.
We're currently working on integrations with Telegram, X (Twitter), and Instagram too!
Launching next week ... Is this a safe bet for YC ?
https://zealock.com
Rajiv Ayyangar, thanks for the post!
It inspired me to finally create a YC account and turn on notifications. I’m based in Sri Lanka, so I’ll be keeping an eye on things until I can move to the States.
We’re actively improving our own product at the moment, excited to learn from the amazing launches here.
Hey @rajiv_ayyangar Love to hear your thoughts on this.
We are building a Cashflow-first project tool for clients & contractors in the post AI era-knowledge economy. It helps clients avoid the pain of overhead costs, uncertainty and poor results, and contractors the agony of uncertain & delayed payments.
The current invoice-based payments, 90-day billing cycles and system of payables and receivables were designed for factories during the industrial-revolution era, and not for modern knowledge work. This is a huge trillion dollar market that hasn't grown beyond this.
We want to challenge this with a projects tool built around speed, human trust and clarity, with deep cashflow integration, task-level payment release and a light weight escrow for all projects.