YC applicants:how far along are you in your biz?
I'm just taking a quick poll.
Myself, I'm launching a private beta this week.
www.paperhater.com.
I have multiple ideas in multiple stages of development, like most devs do i'm sure, however I applied with what I thought was the most promising idea that will monetize easier than others.
That is part of the reason I chose it to apply to YC. I was not "looking" for an idea to pitch to YC, but I felt I could benefit greatly from YC. In most cases when I think of a new idea I bootstrap it and work for an exit without outside investors (I've already had a decent exit in the software industry) however I felt that YC experience could
A. Help me build a network in SV where I plan on moving in the near future anyway B. Get insight some of the greatest minds in our industry C. Have an experience which I felt could not be matched in any bootstrapped company, because of the opportunity to meet other likeminded individuals who share my interests and passion for technology.
Launching v.1.1 next week
Still looking for a little bit of money to get that done!
Hopefully that could happen at the YC.