Startup School
A programme by Y Combinator
Free self-paced online course on starting a startup, taught by YC partners, open to anyone with no relocation involved.
At a glance
| Best for | Anyone early in building a startup, or thinking about starting one |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – Prototype |
| Duration | About 7 weeks at 1-2 hours a week, self-paced |
| Format | Online |
| Cost | Free, no equity |
About Startup School
YC's free online course, open to anyone. It is self-paced and takes roughly seven weeks at one to two hours a week.
What you get
- A curriculum taught by YC partners and other founders, covering planning a first version of the product, modern startup funding, launching in the press, getting users and growing, and how to lead a team
- A session on how and when to apply to YC, by YC's head of admissions
- A weekly update tool for tracking your own progress
- Access to YC Co-Founder Matching
Who can apply
- Anyone at the early stages of building a startup, turning a side project into a company, or simply curious about becoming a founder
- No geography, incorporation or relocation condition is stated
How to apply: Sign up on the Startup School site.
Where to apply
Other Y Combinator programmes
- Y Combinator batchThree months in person in San Francisco, with investment on standard terms and a dedicated partner, open to applications from anywhere in the world.
- YC Co-Founder MatchingFree platform for finding a co-founder, with no commitment and no equity, and one of its largest user bases in Bangalore.