In this lecture, YC Partner Kevin Hale goes over how to package up your idea and communicate it to an investor. He shares his tips on how to craft your pitch in a clear and concise way that effectively grabs your audience’s attention.
Transcript and lecture slides here: https://www.ycombinator.com/library/6q-how-to-pitch-your-startup
This lecture is part of YC’s Startup School, a free online program and global community of founders. Register and join the community at https://www.startupschool.org/
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
2:09 YC application
5:08 Be clear
12:30 Example pitches
16:35 “X for Y”
20:09 Be concise
27:09 Conclusion
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