We applied to YC and were rejected. Now we are considering re-applying but we can't figure out what area to improve so that we stand a better chance. The rejection email gives no specific reason. Your thoughts? Especially folks who have reapplied earlier.
I think you'd be a much better candidate if they see you, and your team, pursue your startup, despite receiving a rejection, instead of waiting for the next cycle.<p>You should have the drive to pursue it internally. Don't wait for YC to push you. I don't think that's their purpose.
There might be nothing to fix. PG did say they didn't understand some of the applications, they didn't get the "big idea" that the application writer was trying to convey. You might just rephrase your idea and make sure your programming team looks highly qualified.
You bring up an interesting question. I would be glad to give my critique of your application (for what it's worth). I imagine quite a few others here would as well. With enough feedback, you could probably find common themes and have something to run with.<p>The big question: how to share you application with others? I don't see a problem of cutting and pasting it into a new thread and asking for feedback. You run the risk of sharing your secrets with the world. Also, this approach may not sit well with ycombinator themselves.<p>Any thoughts?