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Comment by nhangen | Hacker News Reader

Based on the comments in this thread, it seems like there was some sort of instruction for all the students to come here and post about their experience, which has resulted in a complete non-discussion.

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There were no instructions to come here and post about our experience, but most of us are huge HN fans so that naturally happens. And hey, since you're here already, check out my presentation on Toby: https://www.startupschool.org/presentations/649 hahaha.

Cheers!

Nice job on the video -- your pitch was very clear and I could understand right away what your company was about.

Thank you!!! That's great to hear

Awesome idea! I've always wanted something like this.

Thank you! Try it out and let me know what you think. You can send any feedback going to https://www.gettoby.com

Top notch animation in your on-site video

Thanks! Glad you like the video on https://www.gettoby.com :)

I was in Startup School--there was no suggestion to come here. This thread is what you get when you mix rave-reviews, public thank-yous, and self promotion. :-)

I enjoyed reading the comments. There might be some selection bias here but more importantly it seems that everyone found the experience to be personalised. I admit that I had doubts about how an online-only programme could possibly work, especially since next year's batch will be even larger. But I think I'm swayed.. might apply after all :)

There was none that I am aware of. But everybody has worked very hard and are understandably excited to show it off.

Some of the moves YC is making with their SS feeding the Core program and statements about aiming for 10k startups a year has me worried about how far they can stretch their founder-mentors and partners.

Bias disclosure: I interviewed for S17 but didn't get in.

I agree. I wish the comment section hadn't been flooded, I'd much prefer to have actual discussion than post after post of "What a great experience, watch our presentation!!!"

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