Y Combinator at IIT Kanpur

Three Y Combinator partners — Jared Friedman, Ankit Gupta, and Jon Xu — are visiting IIT Kanpur for an off-the-record talk on startups.

All three founded successful YC-backed companies straight out of college before joining YC as partners. The session is designed to be candid and direct — not a polished lecture.

Who Should Attend IIT Kanpur students, including those not yet working on a startup. YC is particularly interested in meeting technically strong students (CS, math, engineering) who are curious about the entrepreneurship path but haven't committed to it yet. Founders already working on a startup can sign up separately for dedicated 1-on-1 office hours with the partners.

What to Expect

• Off-the-record talk by three active YC partners
• Q&A session
• Reception with food and drinks after the talk
• Optional 1-on-1 office hours for founders (separate signup required)

This event is open to IIT Kanpur students only.