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Startup School by Y Combinator

Learn how to start a startup with YC’s free 10-week course. A series of lectures and conversations with YC Partners, startup founders, and experts on how to start a successful company.

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A Conversation with Paul Graham

A Conversation with Paul Graham

YC Partner Geoff Ralston talks with Paul Graham, one of the founders of YC, and tries to draw out as much startup wisdom... Read more

12 Sep 2018

1hr 3mins

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How to Succeed with a Startup by Sam Altman

How to Succeed with a Startup by Sam Altman

Sam Altman, President of Y Combinator, shares his thoughts on how you can succeed as a startup.TranscriptLecture SlidesV... Read more

12 Sep 2018

16mins

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How to Launch (Again and Again) by Kat Manalac

How to Launch (Again and Again) by Kat Manalac

YC Partner Kat Manalac presents on how startups should think about launching and why you should do it repeatedly.

14 Aug 2019

26mins

Ranked #4

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Startup Finance Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them by Kirsty Nathoo

Startup Finance Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them by Kirsty Nathoo

YC Partner and CFO Kirsty Nathoo shares the most common mistakes startups make with their finances and how they can prev... Read more

22 Aug 2019

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Running Your Startup by Patrick Collison

Running Your Startup by Patrick Collison

YC Partner Adora Cheung, along with Patrick Collison, the founder of well known YC alumnus Stripe, discuss how to most e... Read more

3 Oct 2018

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How Investors Measure Startups Q&A by Anu Hariharan and Adora Cheung

How Investors Measure Startups Q&A by Anu Hariharan and Adora Cheung

YC Partners Anu Hariharan and Adora Cheung answer questions from Startup School founders on how investors measure startu... Read more

7 Aug 2019

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Growth for Startups by Gustaf Alstromer

Growth for Startups by Gustaf Alstromer

YC Partner and growth expert Gustaf Alstromer talks about how to measure product market fit, how to decide on a growth c... Read more

14 Aug 2019

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How to Get Users and Grow by Gustaf Alströmer

How to Get Users and Grow by Gustaf Alströmer

YC Partner Gustaf Alströmer, who was most recently a growth expert at AirBnb describes strategies for scaling your user ... Read more

12 Sep 2018

1hr 4mins

Ranked #9

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Design for Startups (Part 1) by Garry Tan

Design for Startups (Part 1) by Garry Tan

Former YC partner Garry Tan, the cofounder of Initialized Capital and a design expert describes how to effectively integ... Read more

19 Sep 2018

1hr 6mins

Ranked #10

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How to Sell by Tyler Bosmeny

How to Sell by Tyler Bosmeny

Tyler Bosmeny from YC alumnus Clever shares his expertise on how an early stage company should think about sales and abo... Read more

26 Sep 2018

52mins

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Building Culture by Tim Brady

Building Culture by Tim Brady

YC Partner Tim Brady covers the importance of building a strong and coherent culture early and shares six things that yo... Read more

29 Aug 2019

18mins

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How to Measure Your Product by Suhail Doshi

How to Measure Your Product by Suhail Doshi

Suhail Doshi, founder of YC alumnus Mixpanel and a world-class expert on measurement details how startups should think a... Read more

12 Sep 2018

59mins

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Building an Engineering Team - by Ammon Bartram and Harj Taggar

Building an Engineering Team - by Ammon Bartram and Harj Taggar

Former YC Partner and founder of TripleByte Harj Taggar, along with his cofounder Ammon Bartram discuss a topic startups... Read more

26 Sep 2018

1hr 11mins

Ranked #14

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How to Apply and Succeed at Y Combinator by Dalton Caldwell

How to Apply and Succeed at Y Combinator by Dalton Caldwell

YC Partner Dalton Caldwell gives insight into how YC admissions works and what makes for a successful YC experience.Clar... Read more

28 Sep 2018

44mins

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PR + Content for Growth by Kat Mañalac and Craig Cannon

PR + Content for Growth by Kat Mañalac and Craig Cannon

YC Partner Kat Mañalac and Director of Marketing Craig Cannon describe the most effective ways to use PR and content to ... Read more

19 Sep 2018

52mins

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A Conversation with Aileen Lee

A Conversation with Aileen Lee

YC Partner Geoff Ralston talks to Cowboy Ventures Founder Aileen Lee.TranscriptVideo Link

21 Sep 2018

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Evaluating Startup Ideas Pt. 2 by Kevin Hale

Evaluating Startup Ideas Pt. 2 by Kevin Hale

In this lecture, YC Partner Kevin Hale goes over how to package up your idea and communicate it to an investor. He share... Read more

12 Sep 2019

41mins

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A Conversation About Crypto-currencies and ICOs with Andy Bromberg

A Conversation About Crypto-currencies and ICOs with Andy Bromberg

YC Partner Geoff Ralston talks to CoinList Co-Founder and President Andy Bromberg.TranscriptVideo Link

14 Sep 2018

1hr 7mins

Ranked #19

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Design for Startups (Part 2) by Garry Tan

Design for Startups (Part 2) by Garry Tan

Former YC partner Garry Tan, the founder of Initialized Capital and a design expert describes how to effectively integra... Read more

19 Sep 2018

19mins

Ranked #20

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All About Pivoting by Dalton Caldwell

All About Pivoting by Dalton Caldwell

YC Partner and Head of Admissions Dalton Caldwell talks about pivoting for startups and shares his advice on when and ho... Read more

29 Aug 2019

38mins

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