Last year, for the first time, we taught a MOOC (massively open online course) for startup founders called Startup School. This year, we’re adding a new course called Startup Investor School which will teach the basics of seed (early) stage startup investing to anyone interested. Applications are open starting today.
Feb 1, 2018A lot of the advice we give startups is tactical; meant to be helpful on a day to day or week to week basis. But some advice is more fundamental. We’ve collected here what we at YC consider the most important, most transformative advice for startups. Whether common sense or counter-intuitive, the guidance below will help most startups find their path to success.
Sep 25, 2017Before CRISPR, genetic engineering was slow, expensive, and inaccurate. With CRISPR, genome editing is cheap, accurate, and repeatable. This is the story of CRISPR, concluding with a discussion of Gene Drive, a biological technique which, when used with CRISPR, gives even greater power to genetic engineers.
Apr 3, 2017Geoff Ralston, Y Combinator Partner, on increasing transparency in startup investing.
Aug 25, 2016Geoff Ralston on preparing for and pitching at Demo Day.
Jul 25, 2016We are excited to announce that Imagine K12, the original edtech accelerator, is joining Y Combinator to form an edtech vertical within YC. We founded Imagine K12 in…
Feb 10, 2016Why Raise Money – When to Raise Money – How Much to Raise? – Financing Options – Convertible Debt – Safe – Equity – Valuation – Investors Crowdfunding…
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