YC Startup Advisor
Provides research-backed startup advice by accessing Y Combinator’s library of essays, founder interviews, and startup school lectures.
The YC Advisor skill transforms Claude into an expert startup consultant by providing programmatic access to 443 curated resources from Y Combinator’s extensive archives, including Paul Graham’s essays and YC partner insights. It utilizes a tiered retrieval system—moving from quick-index discovery to deep-dive source analysis—to ensure that advice on fundraising, co-founder relationships, and product-market fit is grounded in proven industry wisdom. Whether you are navigating a pivot or preparing for a seed round, this skill delivers actionable, cited guidance directly within your development environment.
Key Features
01Curated learning paths for first-time founders and AI-specific startup journeys.
02125 GitHub stars
03Access to 443 curated Y Combinator resources including essays, podcasts, and video transcripts.
04Tiered retrieval system that loads full-source content for high-accuracy synthesis.
05Specialized decision frameworks for solo vs. co-founder, bootstrapping vs. raising, and pivoting.
06Direct citations from authoritative figures like Paul Graham, Sam Altman, and YC partners.
Use Cases
01Evaluating startup ideas and identifying potential product-market fit early in development.
02Navigating fundraising complexity, including seed rounds, SAFEs, and investor pitching.
03Solving team-related challenges such as finding co-founders, equity splitting, and early hiring.