To YC or not to YC

Closed-door. Invite-only. (30 founders and builders in total.)

​💭 Topic: To YC or not to YC

​Everyone talks about YC like it’s startup hall of fame.
But have you ever heard of it from actual YC founders?
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We’re getting into:
​• What YC actually changes (and what’s pure hype)
• How to maximize your chances of getting in
• Raising before vs after YC
• Valuation traps & growth pressure
• Whether YC even makes sense for deeptech
• The stuff founders usually say only after the batch ends
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🎤 Our speakers:
​• Dimi Ilias (intryc - YC W24)
• Alex Petkos (Philon - YC S25)
• Thaleia Misailidou (skybound.vc)