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.

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Producer: Justin McArthur https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mcarthur

Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang https://web-strategist.com/

First Principles: Listen to This Before You Apply to YC

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First Principles: Listen to This Before You Apply to YC