Who else applied for the W24 YC batch?

Tim Cherkasov
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With the deadline coming up, what are some tips for a successful application? Our video went live last week: https://youtu.be/yRN48cjdYqQ?si=fPQBDwyE9eqdkXkU Would love to hear your thoughts 🤔

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Rajiv Ayyangar
Love the energy here! If anyone wants another set of eyes on their app, dm me on Twitter - send a google doc and I’ll take a look! (Can’t promise I’ll get to all of them, but I’ll try)
@rajiv_ayyangar thanks for your comment, couldn’t dm you on Twitter, pinged you on LinkedIn 🙏
Amit Mirgal
I am going to apply; however, your video is clear, concise, and to the point. Best wishes to you and your team !!
@amit_mirgal thank you, good luck on your application also, lmk if I can help
Amit Mirgal
@timcha Thanks Tim... 🙏🏽
Neel Patel
What’s the upside ?
S.N.Dineshan
Thank you for asking. I'm in the process of applying.
@dineshan_sithamparanathan good luck man, lmk if I can help in any way
Julien Ergan
Good luck to all the applicants!
Keyur Ahuja
The idea is good but YC doesn't want videos with pre planning in their application..they clearly mention it in their instructions for applying. They want you to speak naturally.
@keyurahuja bullet points, it’s hard to have a natural chat with 5 people in the video
@thesomitrasr though their site ycombinator.com
@thesomitrasr it’s all on their site
Mert Deveci
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Congrats - who would even be accepted if not you?!
@mert_deveci1 lol Mert! You always know how to cheer me up
Jake Harrison
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Me!
Tishad Touhidul
Applying today!! Thrilled to see what comes next! 🥳
@aurther_bella I guess we need to do a better job explaining ourselves
Emma Jon
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I guess i am not ready yet.
Yemi Oyepeju
Thanks for sharing the video. I'm applying and will submit our application this week before the deadline. For anyone applying, I would recommend reading Paul Graham's guide (logic) on what makes a good application - https://www.ycombinator.com/howt...
@uxyemi a must have link
Ayoub Mouhachtt
With all actuality, I did not apply yet because I am launching my new CRM CJPath
@ayoub_mouhachtt you can still apply
Ayoub Mouhachtt
@hungryhelen It is a CRM made by salespeople for salespeople. It does help you increase you conversion rate to the possible max. You can give it a try, it is free.
Helen Chong
@ayoub_mouhachtt would love to hear more about it!
David strc
Good luck to the best team ever!
Boudewijn Bos
No not ready yet - applied once before without success so down have any tips :( but we have launched our MVP today on PH - have a look if you have 2 minutes to spare
@boudewijn_bos nice launch! We applied twice before and I know some people who applied 7 times and got in
Boudewijn Bos
@timcha yeah the numbers are beyond for getting in - but then again it opens so many doors when done correctly!
Boudewijn Bos
@timcha and thanks for the kind words 🚀 nowhere near product of the day but we have it a fair shot 😇
Sean Ward
Anyone have an estimate (or know) the number of applicants and the acceptance rate for these batches?
@weansard 20,000 per batch, 40k per year. Around 250 companies per batch. Acceptance rate of around 1%. It’s tough!
Sean Ward
@timcha Wow. Honestly surprised. I knew it was competitive but wasnt expecting 40k a year! All the more respect to those that get in.
Eden
Best of luck! My co-founder and I got our app in last week 🚀
@entreeden same here, good luck guys
Artur Romanov
One can hope for the best! It’s always tough to get it right, but having a product you believe in and being able to clearly communicate on what and why you are doing is a huge step forward.