Get YC Ready! - #SFTechWeek
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YC applications open soon and this Tech Week, we’re bringing together a powerhouse panel of YC alumni to break down what it really takes to stand out.
This 2-hour workshop + panel is designed to give founders an insider’s edge:
✨ Live teardown of a real (anonymized) YC application
✨ Candid panel of YC founders sharing what worked, what didn’t
✨ 5 live pitch reviews — with direct feedback from YC alumni
✨ Audience Q&A — ask the tough questions you can’t Google
If you’re serious about YC, you don’t want to miss this room.
Panelists:
Jacqueline Cheong - Co-Founder & CEO at Artie (YC S23)
Pritika Mehta - Founder at Butternut AI (YC S20)
Arko C. - CEO at Pipeshift (YC S24)
Kieran White - Co-Founder & CEO at Curo (YCF24)
Moderator
Robin Choy - Founder at BatchVentures (YC W20)
Why Attend?
Pre-seed & Seed founders: Learn how to sharpen your story, your pitch, and your application.
Builders exploring YC: Hear what really matters — and what doesn’t.
Anyone applying soon: Walk away with a tactical checklist you can apply immediately.
Event Flow
🕕 6:00 PM — Doors open & networking
🕡 6:15 PM — Welcome & Introductions
🕢 6:30 PM — Lightning Panel: Lessons from YC
🕖 6:45 PM — Anonymized YC App Teardown
🕗 7:00 PM — Live Pitch Reviews (5 founders, first come first serve)
🕣 7:40 PM — Audience Q&A
🕗 7:55 PM — Closing remarks + YC checklist
Disclaimer: This event is independently organized and is not associated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Y Combinator.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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