How do you write a YC apply to Winter 2023 if you create a complex tool for developers?<p>We are creating backend design tool Cruderra. We applied for winter 2023) But experienced guys criticized us because we wrote complex sentences. We understand that we need to write understandable language, but we are techies), we think about the benefits for developers.<p>That's how we answered an important question:<p>1) Describe what your company does in 50 characters or less.<p>Backend design tool, 5 services in 1<p>Tips from the professionals:
- It's completely unclear what your product solves, what problem it closes?
- Design tool for Software Architects<p>2) What is your company going to make? Please describe your product and what it does or will do.<p>We need to solve the problem of designing Data-Intensive Applications. Today everyone is designing Backend in 5 different systems, the team makes mistakes and it makes development more expensive. Competitors do not have a full cycle of functionality required to launch an application development.
We want to create a developer friendly Backend design system, which should reduce the development time and be constantly ready for Tech DD. Developers will be able to design, test, track APIs, UML sequences, and our DFC diagram in one place. Cruderra is similar to the JetBrains products, but for backend design.<p>Tips from the professionals:
-In general, it is not clear what you are doing.
-do not use abbreviations in texts that are not 100% understandable even to newcomers in the industry. Some API, that's ok
-it would be possible to say this even about an ideal situation, everyone always makes mistakes and makes development more expensive. I would like to be specific, specifically, what problems your product solves and what pains it takes away
Write for non-techies because they are the ones who give you money, investment or sales. Techies may choose the products they use, but they don't typically write the check for it.<p>The best way around nitpicking of words is to show them growth in users / revenue. Best if you cannot keep up with inbound demand.<p>Also, do not fault the investors for not understanding your product. If they don't get it, you haven't explained it right and you need to make changes. You need to be able to explain it to all stakeholders.<p>One of the best ways to do this is to go to a bar or business meetup and explain it to non-techies. Iterate and learn what words works.