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See where you stand against the accepted pattern — for YC and 11 others.

Before you write another application, see the gap between you and the founders who got in. Free. 30 seconds.

Run my readiness check
Free check, no card. We read public signal only.
What this is

Pick from 12 accelerators

Y Combinator, Techstars, a16z Speedrun, 500 Global, AngelPad, Antler, Entrepreneur First, Plug and Play, Mass Challenge, On Deck, SOSV, Founder Institute.

5 dimensions checked

  • Team composition
  • Sector alignment
  • Stage readiness
  • Application timing
  • Geographic fit

What to do this week

Three specific actions, ranked by how much each one moves you toward the accepted pattern — not generic advice.

Sample
Here is what your readiness card looks like
Y CombinatorSelected accelerator
Readiness · sample
Team compositionNeeds work
Sector alignmentStrong
Stage readinessGap
Application timingStrong
Geographic fitStrong
Top 3 this week
  1. Add a technical co-founder — highest impact on the pattern
  2. Ship your MVP to one paying customer — closes the stage gap
  3. Post a Product Hunt launch — public traction signal
Next intake deadlines: Apr 1 · Sep 15
Get your real readiness check — free, in your Founder Den
Go deeper

The full Application Strategy Report

15 credits
  • Tailored answers to YC's 11 application questions
  • Sector-specific risk flags an accelerator screener would catch
  • Profiles of similar founders who got accepted
  • Warm intro paths to accelerator partners, where available
  • An application-timing recommendation for your stage
See plans and credit details on the pricing page.

What we do, and what we don't

We do NOT get you in. We do NOT have inside contacts at YC. What we do: read every public signal an accelerator looks at, score you against the pattern of who got in, and tell you what to fix before you apply. Use this with your own judgment. Founders who apply unprepared get rejected. Founders who apply prepared still mostly get rejected — YC accepts about 1%. The point is to be in the prepared minority.

All 12 accelerators
Pick yours
Y Combinator Techstars a16z Speedrun 500 Global AngelPad Antler Entrepreneur First Plug and Play Mass Challenge On Deck SOSV Founder Institute
FAQ
Does this only work for YC?
No. 12 accelerators are supported today — YC, Techstars, a16z Speedrun, 500 Global, AngelPad, Antler, Entrepreneur First, Plug and Play, Mass Challenge, On Deck, SOSV, Founder Institute — with more coming.
How is this different from applying directly?
We don't apply for you. We surface what each accelerator weighs and show you where you stand against the founders who got in, so you fix the gaps before you submit.
Is this free?
Yes — the readiness check is free in your Founder Den. The full Application Strategy Report is 15 credits.
Run my free readiness check

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