Y Combinator Startup School
Y Combinator Startup School is a free 10-week online course designed for early-stage startup founders. Created by Y Combinator, the world's most successful startup accelerator, this program provides essential knowledge about building and scaling startups, featuring lectures from successful entrepreneurs and YC partners.
Key Features
Expert Lectures
Learn from successful entrepreneurs, YC partners, and industry experts
Structured Curriculum
10-week program covering all aspects of startup building
Peer Groups
Connect with other founders in small group sessions
Weekly Assignments
Practical assignments to apply learnings to your startup
Startup Library
Access to extensive library of startup resources and content
Community Access
Join a global community of startup founders and alumni
Use Cases
Startup Foundation
Learn the fundamentals of starting and building a company
Product Development
Understand how to build products that customers want
Fundraising
Learn about raising capital and working with investors
Growth Strategies
Discover strategies for scaling and growing your startup
Team Building
Learn how to hire, manage, and build effective teams
Business Strategy
Develop strategic thinking and business planning skills
Technical Specifications
Course Duration
10 weeks with ongoing access to library
Participants
100,000+ founders have participated
Content Library
500+ hours of startup content
Expert Speakers
100+ successful entrepreneurs and investors
Group Size
Small peer groups of 8-10 founders
Time Commitment
3-5 hours per week