[Office Hours] Starting A Startup - Getting Into Accelerators

In the last two decades, more money and attention have gone to early-stage startups. It's easier and cheaper than ever to start a startup, especially if you're an engineer!

This session will be a discussion about a common first step for engineers starting a company: getting pre-seed funding (generally $100K - $500K) from an accelerator.

• Taro (this platform!) is a YC-funded startup from S22. Rahul will share thoughts about how Taro got in and what he learned.
• We'll have time for a few startups to share their idea and we will collectively provide feedback on the idea and how to best frame it. Please do not share any slide decks, just a few seconds of explanation followed by discussion.

Startup accelerators and their deadlines for the next batch:

• Y Combinator: October 13
• PearX: October 13
• TechStars: November 29

Taro resources:

• How can H1B (visa) holders do a startup?
• How To Prepare To Leave Big Tech For A Startup
• "How did you decide to quit your job and make a startup?"
• Taro at YC's Demo Day (Summer 2022)

This session will not be recorded. Group Office Hours are a private, communal way to get the personalized career advice you need.