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Ask HN: Who got into YC without an MVP? Using just an idea

by throwaway425933 on 7/2/24, 12:14 AM with 4 comments

Did anyone here get into YC with just an idea? Why do you think YC accepted you with just an idea? Is it industry experience? Academic credentials? Or is it because of connections?

What is your story? I talked to various folks and it seemed like MVP is a must.

  • by colesantiago on 7/2/24, 12:19 AM

    I don't think YC does this anymore, if they still do, you would probably be need to be part of the Harvard / Stanford / FAANG / Banking / Ivy League / Oxbridge clique.
  • by The28thDuck on 7/2/24, 12:50 AM

    I’m pretty sure their philosophy is that ideas are a penny a pound, it’s proven execution (an MVP) that gets attention.