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Refine your YC S23 pitch through mock interviews with our expert panel

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YC SUMMER 2023 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!

What’s Included?

Application reviews for YC Summer 2023

Application Reviews

Get tailored feedback from Experts on your YC Application

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Mock interviews for YC Summer 2023

Mock Interviews

Practice interviews with YC Alums to help refine your pitch

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Mock Interviews

Practice interviews with YC Alums to help refine your pitch

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Application Reviews

Get tailored feedback from Experts on your YC Application

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Meet the

Interview Panel

Even your odds of getting into YC through mock interviews with YC alums and experts

Razorpay Rize - Founder

Shashank Kumar

Co-founder,
Razorpay

Razorpay Rize - Founder

Harshil Mathur

Co-founder and CEO,
Razorpay

Razorpay Rize -

Anand Krishna

Founder and CEO,
Inkle

Review Timelines

Feb 22 Review begins

Feb 22

Application Reviews Begin

Mar 26 review deadline

Mar 31

Last date to apply for reviews

Apr 5 Review complete

Apr 5

All Reviews complete

Apr 7 YC deadline

Apr 7

YC Deadline

April 7 Mock interview to be announced

Mock Interview schedule to be announced after April 7

Knowledge Hub

Champions keep playing until they get it right. Walk the last mile with curated resources from YC alums.

We love helping founders turn into YC Champions

Vedant Kumar, Shelf

Vedant Kumar

YC Summer ‘22

Shelf

Adithya Kavuluru, SS4

Adithya Kavuluru

YC Winter ‘23

SS4

Shubham Rana, Merse

Shubham Rana

YC Winter ‘23

Merse

Aseem Gupta, Qoohoo

Aseem Gupta

YC Winter ‘23

Qoohoo

Akanksha Singh, Twig

Akanksha Singh

YC Winter ‘23

Twig

Varun Vummadi

YC Summer ‘23

Giga ML

Stand out at YC Summer ‘23.

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FAQs

Who is eligible to apply for Rize YC mock interviews ?

If you have been invited for the interview by YC after successfully completing the application process, you could apply for Rize YC mock interviews.

What is the last date to register for Rize YC mock interviews?

The last date to register for mock interviews is 28th May, 2023. We will schedule a call with our panel of YC alums for the practice interview shortly after the registration.

What is Razorpay Rize?

Razorpay Rize is a startup program focused on the growth journey of early-stage and bootstrapped startups. Rize is built to provide support, tools, resources and a community for startup launchers to pioneer and scale their companies.

I am not a part of Razorpay Rize. Can I still apply?

Yes, you can apply for the review even if you’re not a part of Razorpay Rize.

Is there a selection criterion?

No, there isn’t any selection criterion. You just have to be an ambitious founder determined to standout at YC S2023.

What is the cost of this program?

Zero. No cost at all. Rize for YC is our honest effort to help startup founders streamline their YC S2023 applications and land a spot at YC.

If I have already applied for YC application reviews, do I still need to register for mock interviews ?

Yes, you need to register separately for the Mock interviews. Please note- If you have received a call/invite from YC for the interview, you should apply for this.

Who is eligible to apply for Rize YC application reviews?

If you are a founder looking for feedback on refining your YC Summer 2023 application, you could apply for Rize YC application review.

When is the last date to register for Rize YC application reviews?

The last date to register for feedback on your YC application is 26th March. We will complete all the reviews by 5th April. Wait to hear back from us till then!

What is Razorpay Rize?

Razorpay Rize is a startup program focused on the growth journey of early-stage and bootstrapped startups. We aim to provide support, tools, resources and a community for startup launchers to pioneer and scale their companies.

I am not a part of Razorpay Rize. Can I still apply?

Yes, you can apply for the review even if you’re not a part of Razorpay Rize.

Is there a selection criterion?

No, there isn’t any selection criterion. You just have to be an ambitious founder determined to standout at YC S2023.

What is the cost of this program?

Zero. No cost at all. Rize for YC is our honest effort to help startup founders streamline their YC S2023 applications and land a spot at YC.

How do I apply for mock interviews?

We are yet to announce the schedule for mock interviews. Keep an eye on our website for the same.

Who is eligible to apply for Rize YC application reviews?
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If you are a founder looking for feedback on polishing your YC Winter 2023 application, you could apply for Rize YC application review.

When is the last date to register for Rize - YC application reviews?
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5th September is the last date to register for feedback on your YC application. You'll hear back from us by 8th September. Applications for practice interviews will remain open till mid-December.

What is Razorpay Rize?
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Razorpay Rize is a startup program focused on the growth journey of early-stage and bootstrapped startups. Rize is built to provide support, tools, resources and a community for startup launchers to pioneer and scale their companies.

I am not a part of Razorpay Rize. Can I still register?
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Yes, you can register even if you're not a part of Razorpay Rize.

Is there a selection criterion?
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No, there isn't any selection criterion. You just have to be an ambitious founder applying to YC W2023.

What is the cost of this program?
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Zero. No cost at all. Rize for YC is our effort to help startup founders to streamline their YCW23 applications and land a solid application at a YC.

How do I apply for practice interviews?
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Applications for practice interviews will start in September and remain open until mid-December. You can apply for both application review and practice interviews, or only application review/practice interviews.

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