Y Combinator W25: Insights from YC alumni
Hey there, startup founders! Y Combinator (YC) is known as the most important accelerator in the world, but is it the right fit for you? And how can you get in?
Join us for an informal and insightful workshop hosted by YC alumni and 2100 Ventures where we’ll dive into everything you need to know about YC ahead of its upcoming Winter Application (W25).
Event Highlights:
Is YC Right for You? We'll break down the pros and cons of applying to YC based on your startup type.
Application Deep Dive: Get insights on how to write a killer application that grabs attention.
Interview Prep: Learn the ins and outs of the YC interview process. We’ll accept a couple of participants from the audience to volunteer for a mock interview session.
Speakers:
Stefano Bernardi (YC W15): founder and GP at Unruly Capital, prev. co-founder of Kickpay
Matteo Cera (YC W17): CEO & Co-founder of Glaut, prev. founder of Hogaru and VP at Pioneer Fund.
Tobia De Angelis (YC S20): Co-founder at Stealth AI startup, previously co-founder Strive School.
Adil Bouhdadi (YC S22): CEO & Co-founder of autone.
Details:
Location: Cariplo Factory — an innovation hub that nurtures talent through experiential training, entrepreneurial support, open innovation projects, and venture capital investments with the mission to empower founders to achieve their full potential.
Networking Aperitif: Stick around after the event for a networking aperitif to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and speakers.
Who Should Attend: This event is ideal for Idea stage or Pre-Seed Startup Founders in Milan who are thinking about applying to Y Combinator's upcoming batches. Spaces are limited so please fill in details of your startups. Priority will be given to startup founders applying to the W25 and S25 Batches
YC W25 Details: YC is accepting applications for the Winter 2025 Batch funding cycle (Jan-March in SF). The deadline to apply on-time is November 12. More info to apply https://www.ycombinator.com/apply
The event is a spontaneous initiative by 2100 Ventures, YC Alumni and Cariplo Factory and is not an official YC event