Ask HN: We built a website and got traction. Is it enough for the next YC batch?

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We built a flight search that is able to outperform other searches in many cases (USP). We also got some good traction over the last weeks...

Is that enough to apply for YC? How much traction should we have? Since they are invested in Hipmunk, is there still a chance? - https://tripdelta.com

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Ummm...and delta airlines isn't going to have a problem with the name in the url/brand, same market category, and same color scheme?

i really dont think it will be a problem, delta is an airline but also a common word.

When we chose this name we were certain that we won't have any troubles.

Respectfully, unless you have a letter from Delta legal, I find it very hard to believe that they wouldn't bring action. Even assuming, arguendo, that your right, it's a waste of investor dollars to prove that in court. This would be a red flag for me, were I a potential investor.

We should add that we are a German-based company. Is it more difficult for international companies?

YC has funded many international companies, Theres no harm in applying to YC but you need to make a case for how you're better than hipmunk and ITA

No idea about the YC-ability, but your round trip suggestions don't return you to the same airport, which seems... non-optimal

Thanks for your feedback. This is actually intentional. But you can always display the original search (on filter right below the search).

But splitting your return flight into an open-jaw ticket is part of our algorithm. In some cases this provides you with significantly cheaper results.

Like here:

https://tripdelta.com/results/SFO/YVR/11-09-15/YVR/SFO/13-09...

If you don't like the suggestions, you can hide them ;). Hope that helps?!

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