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#RI-6a6b11a5·7 months ago·
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“Applied to YC without user traction plan”
What Actually Happened
YC application submitted with low user traction
What I wish I knew
"Validated user needs before applying to YC"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Plan user acquisition strategy before applying to YC"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Same Outcome Band
58%
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