Ask HN: Who got into YC without an MVP? Using just an idea
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I don't think YC does this anymore, if they still do, you would probably be need to be part of the Harvard / Stanford / FAANG / Banking / Ivy League / Oxbridge clique.
Please see my other comment. They say they do fund with just an idea. But I agree with your sentiment. Thats why I am asking :)
I’m pretty sure their philosophy is that ideas are a penny a pound, it’s proven execution (an MVP) that gets attention.
From their FAQ,
https://www.ycombinator.com/faq
No, it would be a mistake to wait to apply. On average, *40% of the companies we fund in each batch are just an idea*. Most don’t have any revenue.
No, it would be a mistake to wait to apply. On average, *40% of the companies we fund in each batch are just an idea*. Most don’t have any revenue.
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What is your story? I talked to various folks and it seemed like MVP is a must.