Hello Sam,
First, thank you so much for taking the time to answer our questions.
My question is about confidentiality of applications.
Today I am working at a YC startup. I (and two other friends) have a project in mind. But what prevents me from applying to YC is the fear that my application would fall in the inbox of our founders. Obviously I would prefer our application to remain confidential until if they we get accepted (which, I understand, is against the odds :)).
How can I ensure that this won't happen? How private and confidential are our conversations with YC partners and team?
I have also heard that YC alumni sometimes help filtering/interviewing the teams/projects that apply. Is this correct?
To be completely transparent, I have heard from 2 persons closed to YC that there is no way our founders won't know that I have applied. So this point really worries me a lot.
Thank you for your answer and again, thank you for taking the time to answer the questions of the HN community.
First, thank you so much for taking the time to answer our questions.
My question is about confidentiality of applications. Today I am working at a YC startup. I (and two other friends) have a project in mind. But what prevents me from applying to YC is the fear that my application would fall in the inbox of our founders. Obviously I would prefer our application to remain confidential until if they we get accepted (which, I understand, is against the odds :)).
How can I ensure that this won't happen? How private and confidential are our conversations with YC partners and team?
I have also heard that YC alumni sometimes help filtering/interviewing the teams/projects that apply. Is this correct?
To be completely transparent, I have heard from 2 persons closed to YC that there is no way our founders won't know that I have applied. So this point really worries me a lot.
Thank you for your answer and again, thank you for taking the time to answer the questions of the HN community.