How it felt applying to YC as a solo nontechnical female founder who doesn't live in SF

@hayley_bateman

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Why it worked

The video likely resonated with viewers who are also non-technical founders, female founders, or those who have experience with the Y Combinator application process, creating a sense of shared experience and relatability.

Summary

The creator humorously describes the experience of applying to Y Combinator as a solo, non-technical female founder who doesn't live in San Francisco. She introduces herself and her sister, Breezer Woods, mentioning they are both Geminis and vegetarian.

Structure

1Introduction to the topic: applying to YC
2Self-introduction and introduction of sister
3Mentioning shared zodiac sign and dietary preference

On-screen text

How it felt applying to YC as a solo nontechnical female founder who doesn't live in SF

Transcript

Me. Yeah. Okay. Hi. I'm Elwoods and this is Breezer Woods and we're both Gemini and vegetarian.

Original caption

It’s been a year! Didn’t get in + that video still changed my life. What like it’s hard???? 💘 #founder #solofounder #nontechnicalfounder #yc #ycombinator