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Clear all filters- Y Combinator4 min
How to Find a Cofounder - Kat Manalac
Analysis of Y Combinator's recent data reveals that co-founders drive 94% of top-tier company valuations, primarily because the organization pairs partners who met through schools or workplaces to ensure proven collaboration and skill complementarity. The accelerator strictly prefers even equity splits over initial idea ownership, arguing that the 8–10 year runway requires sustained, equal commitment from all parties. Consequently, solo founders face significantly higher odds of failure at the highest tiers, while teams that demonstrate long-term professional trust and balanced execution capabilities secure the most successful funding outcomes.
- Y Combinator53 min
PR + Content for Growth by Kat Mañalac and Craig Cannon
Craig Cannon, Kat Manalac, Jeff, Gustav, Wade Foster, Paul Graham, Jessica, Robert, Trevor, Elon Musk, Joe Rogan, Ice-T, Mathilde, Harge, Laura Kolodny, Casey Neistat, Alex Jones, Kathleen Kingsbury
Founders are advised to prioritize product-market validation before launching content or press strategies, treating both as tools to drive specific engagement or conversion metrics rather than generic brand awareness. The framework emphasizes rigorous audience targeting and high-volume idea filtering for content production, while recommending that early-stage companies execute their own media relations by cultivating warm introductions and preparing data-backed, jargon-free pitches. Ultimately, success in these areas depends on measuring outcomes against defined goals like user acquisition or investor interest rather than relying on organic discovery or hiring expensive external agencies prematurely.