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is this the official 2026 yc startup school acceptance email?
For reference, I applied and I got this email 30 minutes later...
Welcome to Startup School!
We're excited that you're building a startup and honored that you've sought out the advice from the experts at Y Combinator.
You now have access to excellent advice and resources for early stage founders. We expect most Startup School founders are actively working on a side project or early stage startup, so these resources can be accessed when you have questions at the early stage of your founder journey.
Startup School offers you:
- Advice that is delivered and curated by YC group partners
- YC's Co-Founder Matching Platform (if you're looking for a co-founder)
- A weekly update tool to track your progress
We encourage you to dedicate most of your time to building a great startup, utilizing the advice and resources when you need them.
So, let's get started!
- Submit a weekly update
- Start reading and watching the curriculum material
Warmly,
The Startup School team
Y Combinator
Mountain View, CA
u/ecylior — 2 days ago