Y Combinator Startup School
Free 8-week online program from the world's top startup accelerator. Covers ideation, product-market fit, growth, fundraising — and you get YC mentor access.
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Launch a Startup in College
The exact resources Y Combinator founders used before they were famous. Validate your idea, build an MVP, and get your first customers — while in school.
Paul Graham Essays
The most widely read startup essays ever written. "Do Things That Don't Scale," "How to Get Startup Ideas," and dozens more — required reading for any founder.
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How to Start a Startup — Sam Altman (Stanford)
Sam Altman's legendary Stanford lecture series featuring Reid Hoffman, Peter Thiel, and other top founders. 20 lectures, fully free.
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Stripe Atlas
Incorporate your startup as a US C-Corp from anywhere in the world for $500 — includes a registered agent, EIN, and Stripe account. The fastest path to legality.
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Wellfound (AngelList Talent)
The premier job board and co-founder matching platform for the startup world. Post your company, find early-stage jobs, or recruit your first team members.
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Product Hunt
Launch your product to thousands of early adopters, tech enthusiasts, and potential customers on day one. A successful PH launch can change everything.
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First Round Review
Deep-dive tactical articles from First Round Capital on building companies — hiring, culture, product, engineering, and founder psychology.
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Indie Hackers
Community of founders building profitable businesses. Browse revenue-sharing case studies, AMA threads, and revenue milestones from real bootstrapped companies.
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