Mark the second when you understand four things: who, problem, product, and evidence. Acceptance outcomes are context, not proof of why YC made its decision.
1. DoorDash YC S13 · Accepted
2. Clearspace YC W23 · Accepted
3. Clipido YC W24 · No interview, per uploader
Record yours next
Write one sentence for each: who we are, what problem we saw, what exists today, and what evidence we have. Then record one honest minute.
Three YC founder videos worth comparing
Two accepted examples and one no-interview contrast. Compare who the founders are, the problem, the product, and the evidence.
