The asymmetric upside of being positive

Many of us that are regular users of social media know that the snarkiest and most…

New year, new company – 10 additional spots in W24 for late applicants

The end of the year is a time of reflection and when many founders decide it's…

Why you really DO need a technical co-founder

As YC Group Partners, we’re consistently surprised that anyone looking to start a VC-funded tech company…

FTC Chair Lina Khan on AI regulation, startup acquisitions, and more

As we've said before: you may not be interested in government, but the government is absolutely…

Design Review: How to convert more visitors into customers

Getting people to visit your startup’s website is just step one. Getting them to actually sign…

Is it time to quit your job at a unicorn?

If you’re an employee of a late-stage company right now, how would you know when it’s…

YC’s Health & Bio Summit is coming to SF in December — apply now to attend

The last two batches at YC were some of the absolute strongest we've ever seen, in…

Office Hours: YC’s Group Partners share advice on actually getting things done

Founders are inherently busy people. A lot goes into making something people want. For this episode…

Meet YC’s newest Group Partner and Visiting Group Partners

From left to right: Nate Smith, Pete Koomen, Tyler Bosmeny The command center of YC is…

‘Backstory’ introduces you to YC’s Group Partners, starting with the unbeatable Surbhi Sarna

When Surbhi Sarna was just thirteen, a sudden and excruciating pain in her side changed her…