Advice for applying to Y combinator - by Justin Kan (Kiko co-founder)

http://jkanstyle.com/2006/09/13/advice-for-applying-to-y-combinator/

by sharpshoot • 19 years ago

10 6 19 years ago

It is my understanding that the application process puts less initial weight on the demo than the application itself (based on the text preceding the application itself). However, Justin says that a good demo is the key to acceptance. Should a good application not come first, based on the wording of the application?

Jason Berlinsky

timg• 19 years ago

I am betting that competition is so stiff at this point that you'd seriously hurt your chances by not having a slick demo.

JasonBerlinsky2• 19 years ago

Well, the demo is not everything. According to this article, you must also be able to change ideas and trains of thought. What good will a demo do if you are ultimately going to change your train of thought and move on to something else?

paul• 19 years ago

A demo shows that you can at least get something done. Even if the idea isn't good, a good demo still has a lot of value.

danielha• 19 years ago

I believe the application is the more important part. But a demo can let the know that you've done more than dream. It would say that you have, at the very least, gone further than conceptualize and thought about implementation.

Advice for applying to Y combinator - by Justin Kan (Kiko co-founder)

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