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Published Aug 7, 2018

#89 - Geoff Ralston and Adora Cheung Discuss Startup School

Geoff Ralston and Adora Cheung delve into the transformative impact of Y Combinator's Startup School, a free online course that empowers startups with comprehensive mentorship, a supportive community, and financial incentives like $10,000 equity-free grants to prevent failure due to financial constraints.
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  • Application

    The application process for Startup School is straightforward yet competitive. emphasizes the importance of applying early, as thousands of companies have already shown interest 1. The course, which begins the week of August 27, offers both online and in-person components, though attending in person is not mandatory 1. explains that there are two paths: auditing the course or officially participating, which includes mentorship and the chance to receive a $10,000 equity-free grant 2.

       

    Success

    Startup School has been instrumental in the success of many startups. highlights Cognition IP, a tech-enabled patent law firm, as a success story from the program 3. The course's unique structure, which includes individual attention from advisors and a supportive community, sets it apart from other online courses 4. notes that the high completion rate of 56% last year is a testament to its effectiveness, with the $10,000 grant serving as an incentive for participants to finish 4.

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