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How do I get into YC or a top accelerator, what do they actually look for? Top accelerators bet on founders first: they want a clear, fast-moving team, evidence you're building something people want (even tiny traction bea... Intermediate 3 resources → Is the equity an accelerator takes worth it? The math is simple: give up 6-15% now if, and only if, the accelerator's money, network and signalling make your company worth more than that after... Intermediate 3 resources → How do I do accelerator diligence in reverse: what should I ask alumni and staff before I say yes? You are evaluating them as hard as they evaluated you. Ask alumni: did you raise after, who from the program actually helped, and would you do it a... Advanced 3 resources → How do I run demo day so it actually converts to investor meetings and money? Demo day is a trailer, not the movie: its only job is to get investors into a follow-up meeting, so end with one clear ask and a memorable number, ... Advanced 2 resources → If I stack a grant, an incubator, and an accelerator, how much equity and control am I really giving up? Grants and most government incubators take no equity, which makes them the cheapest capital you will ever get, so exhaust those first. Accelerators... Advanced 3 resources →
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