Applying to YC? Listen to This First

It seems like startup accelerators are everywhere these days. But what are they? What’s the point of them? And most importantly, is it worth having your startup go through one? Based on their own experience with YC and startups, Chris and Yaniv talk you through it all.

In this episode, you will:
* Learn what startup accelerators are and how they work.
* Discover the primary benefits of going through a startup accelerator.
* Understand whether applying to a startup accelerator is right for you.
* Explore the process of choosing an accelerator.
* Listen to Yaniv’s first-hand experience going through the Y Combinator accelerator.

Timestamps
00:00 Coming Up
00:24 On Today's Show
00:46 What Is A Startup Accelerator?
05:20 Benefits of A Startup Accelerator
11:02 Is a Startup Accelerator Right For You?
19:16 Yaniv's YC Experience
27:35 Listener Questions
35:23 Closing Thoughts

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Producer: Justin McArthur https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mcarthur
Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang https://web-strategist.com/

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