Y Combinator Courses

Startup School

42 reviews

Learn how to start a startup with YC’s free 8-week online course.

• Independent
• 10 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

How to Start a Startup

16 reviews

Comprehensive startup guide covering ideation, growth, strategy, fundraising, culture, and operations. Learn from industry leaders to build successful companies.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Sales and Marketing - How to Talk to Investors

2 reviews

Learn effective sales strategies, investor pitching techniques, and insider insights on startup fundraising through expert lectures and a realistic investor meeting roleplay.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

YC Tech Talks - Machine Learning

Explore ML startups through tech talks on recommendation models and 3D RL simulators, followed by pitches from innovative companies in the field. Gain insights into cutting-edge ML applications and career opportunities.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Right Reason and Way to Approach Strategics

Explore strategic approaches in biotech partnerships with industry leaders. Gain insights on early outreach, culture fit, team structure, and networking opportunities in pharmaceutical collaborations.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why Become a Product Engineer? - With Volley and Luminai

Explore the role of product engineers in startups, their skills, career paths, and impact on product development. Gain insights from YC founders on transitioning to this dynamic position.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

YC Tech Talks - Climate Tech with Charge Robotics, Wright Electric and Impossible Mining

Explore innovative climate tech solutions: electric planes, solar installation robots, underwater mining, and more. Founders share insights on tackling environmental challenges through cutting-edge technology and entrepreneurship.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Later-Stage Advice - Sam Altman

Sam Altman shares crucial advice for startups beyond their first year, covering management, productivity, legal aspects, and personal well-being for founders navigating growth and challenges.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Legal and Accounting Basics for Startups - Kirsty Nathoo, Carolynn Levy

Learn essential legal, financial, and HR aspects of running a startup from Y Combinator experts. Covers formation, equity, vesting, fundraising, expenses, employment, and key metrics for long-term success.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Run a User Interview - Emmett Shear

Learn effective user interview techniques from Twitch's CEO. Discover how to gather valuable insights, avoid common pitfalls, and use feedback to shape your product goals and strategy.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Building Product, Talking to Users, and Growing

Learn strategies for building products, engaging users, and achieving growth from zero to many users with insights from Homejoy's founder.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Start a Startup - Sam Altman, Dustin Moskovitz

Insights from Y Combinator's president and Facebook's co-founder on startup essentials: ideas, products, teams, execution, and motivations for entrepreneurship.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video