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r/ycombinator is a subreddit with 125k members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is huge in size, and has high activity.
News and discussion around Y Combinator and Y Combinator companies.
In 2005, Y Combinator created a new model for funding early stage startups. We invest $500,000 in every startup and work intensively with the founders for three months. For the life of their company, founders have access to the most powerful community in the world, essential advice, later-stage funding and programs, recruiting resources, and exclusive deals.
Popular Themes in r/ycombinator
#1
Advice Requests
: "The latest Y Combinator video gives a unique advice (I will not promote)"
21 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "My freelancing client wants me to be CTO and apply for YC. What are my options?"
9 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I am a big fan of YC, but I strongly disagree with one of their advice."
5 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Medical AI/tech startups"
3 posts
#5
Opportunities
: "Should I apply to YC?"
3 posts
#6
Self-Promotion
: "I submitted my first YC application! Built a self-correcting AGI architecture that rewrites its own code when it fails"
3 posts
#7
Money Talk
: "Where Would You Park Startup Funds Safely if You Had a 2-Year Runway?"
1 post
#8
News
: "YC’s Summer 2025 “Request for Startups” Is Out. Here’s What They’re Betting Big On"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/ycombinator
#1
Startup
: "How do YC Startups create such amazing launch Videos?"
87 posts
#2
Yc
: "How do Yc startups create such amazing launch Videos?"
45 posts
#3
Founder
: "Why is it so hard to find a technical coFounder?"
29 posts
#4
Ai
: "Telling People Ai Will "Take Your Job" is Good Marketing."
28 posts
#5
Tech
: "Has Tech Peaked?"
11 posts
#6
Founders
: "Thoughts on making co-Founders earn their equity instead of splitting it equally upfront"
11 posts
#7
Application
: "I submitted my first YC Application! Built a self-correcting AGI architecture that rewrites its own code when it fails"
10 posts
#8
Marketing
: "Writing is the most underrated Marketing skill"
7 posts
#9
Co Founder
: "Why it's so hard to find a specialized co-founder"
5 posts
#10
Interview
: "Anyone receive an Interview yet?"
5 posts
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+74k members(146.4%)
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