Everything inside the free course
5
modules
23
videos
~112
minutes
Five modules, from “should I apply?” to the interview.
Open any module to see its videos. Everything is free.
What accelerators actually do, who should apply, and how referrals and references work before you write a word.
The major programs compared, how the SAFE works, and a close look at Y Combinator itself.
Every application question, one video at a time: what it tests, the common mistakes, and how to write an answer that holds up.
The two videos YC asks for, the founder intro and the product demo, and how to shoot each one so it strengthens your application.
How the interview really runs, what partners push on, and how to answer with the specificity they reward.
How the modules build on each other
The curriculum follows the same order as an application cycle. Module 1 covers whether and when to apply, since that decision shapes every answer that follows. Module 2 explains the major accelerator programs and how the SAFE works, so you understand the deal before you pursue it. Module 3 walks through the written application question by question across thirteen videos. It is the longest module, because the written answers do most of the work. Module 4 covers the founder video and product demo, and Module 5 prepares you for the interview.
The modules are meant to be watched in order. The application videos build on the deal mechanics from Module 2, and the interview lesson assumes your written answers already exist, since partners largely ask about what you wrote. Front to back, the 23 videos take about 112 minutes.
What makes this syllabus different
Three parts of the course are hard to find anywhere else. Real applications from admitted companies, shown and annotated, let you compare your draft against answers that worked. A guest interview with the CEO of Y Combinator covers how applications are read from the selection side. And the instructors applied and were accepted themselves (Pair AI, W23), so the teaching draws on a real admitted application rather than secondhand advice.
A free Application Grader supports the modules, giving line-level feedback on draft answers. Most useful during Module 3. The deadlines guide tracks the next batch cut-off. Every lesson is free, with lifetime access.
Frequently asked questions
01How many videos are in the course?
23 videos across 5 modules, about 112 minutes total, covering who should apply, the written application question by question, the founder video and demo, and the interview.
02Is the whole curriculum free?
Yes. Every module and video is free with lifetime access, no credit card required.
03What order should I watch the modules in?
Front to back. The modules build on each other, starting with who should apply, then the written application, then the video and interview, so watching in order gives you the full arc of a strong application.
04Does the course use real examples?
Yes. It includes breakdowns of real written applications from companies admitted into Y Combinator, plus a guest interview with the CEO of Y Combinator.