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Conversation: Can you think like a YC partner? This game will help you find out Crunch

A: Hey there! Heard anything interesting lately?
B: Not really, what's up?

A: There's this cool thing called YC Arena. It's not a fight club, but it feels like being a partner at Y Combinator!
B: Oh, that sounds neat. What do you have to do there?

A: You get to see pitch videos from companies that applied to YC and decide if you'd accept or reject them. It's harder than it seems because they only accept about 1% of applicants!
B: Wow, that sounds challenging! Have you tried it?

A: I did, and let me tell you, it's tough! But after reading Paul Graham's application guide, my guesses got better. Seems like they want clear and concise pitches.
B: That makes sense! So, what do you think about the game overall?

A: It shows just how subjective these decision-making processes can be. But it also reveals that YC only spends 10 minutes to decide on each application, so they're looking for quick answers to see if someone has the potential to be the next big thing!
B: That's fascinating! I might have to check this YC Arena out!
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Discussion about YC Arena, a simulation where participants evaluate startup pitches and decide on acceptance or rejection. Only about 1% of applicants are accepted, making it challenging but potentially revealing the potential of the next big thing. Participants can improve guesses by following
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/03/can-you-think-like-a-yc-partner-this-game-will-help-you-find-out/#conversation

Date: Oct. 4, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-04

Created: 2025/10/04 18:20

Updated: 2025/12/08 01:19

Last Read: 2025/10/05 19:20

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