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Advice Needed: Applying to YC with a new idea and account, after rejection

Dec 11, 2023 - news.ycombinator.com
The author has been applying to Y Combinator (YC) for their game studio startup for the past two years without success. Despite growth and funding from other VCs, the author suspects their gaming focus may not align with YC's primary interests. Recently, they developed an AI tool for Go-To-Market (GTM) and Product-Market Fit (PMF) strategies, which they believe could be a standalone product with broad appeal beyond gaming companies.

Following another rejection from YC, the author is considering reapplying with this AI tool as their primary product. They are contemplating creating a new account to apply for the same batch, given YC's interest in AI and the current bullish market for AI. They are seeking advice on whether this would be acceptable or potentially lead to issues with YC, such as being blacklisted.

Key takeaways:

  • The author has been applying to Y Combinator (YC) for the past 2 years with a gaming startup, but has been unsuccessful each time.
  • The startup has recently developed an AI tool that aids in Go-To-Market (GTM) and Product-Market Fit (PMF) strategies, which they believe could be a standalone product.
  • The author is considering applying to YC again, this time with the AI tool as the primary product, and is considering doing so from a new account.
  • The author is seeking advice on whether this approach would be acceptable to YC, as they do not want to risk being blacklisted.
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