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yc-advisor

Retrieve and synthesize Y Combinator startup guidance with citations.

Updated Feb 5, 2026
Search Tags:#research#library#startup#founders#advice#yc
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/joaopiccioni44/Claude-skills --skill yc-advisor-joaopiccioni44
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: yc-advisor
Source: https://github.com/joaopiccioni44/Claude-skills/tree/main/user-skills/yc-advisor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/joaopiccioni44/Claude-skills --skill yc-advisor-joaopiccioni44

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

YC Advisor enables fast access to Y Combinator's comprehensive startup library, providing founders with curated, vetted guidance to improve decisions and outcomes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tiered Discovery: quickly surface relevant YC essays, interviews, and frameworks, then drill into top resources for deeper insights.
  • Structured Synthesis: load full resource content, extract actionable takeaways, and synthesize guidance with proper citations.
  • Use Cases: suitable for fundraising, product strategy, hiring, growth, governance, and founder education.

Quick Start

Ask Claude to surface the most relevant YC resources for your current startup question.

Frequently Asked Questions about yc-advisor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I find startup advice from Y Combinator for early-stage fundraising and product strategy?▼

Startup advice from Y Combinator is retrieved by synthesizing YC's library of essays, interviews, and frameworks to provide actionable insights for early-stage fundraising, product, and growth decisions.

What is the best way to apply YC frameworks to hiring and growth decisions?▼

The best way to apply YC frameworks to hiring and growth decisions is by loading full source content from the YC library, extracting actionable takeaways, and synthesizing guidance with proper citations for clear decision points.

Can I get cited startup guidance from YC essays and interviews for my founder education?▼

Yes, you can get cited startup guidance for founder education. The Skill loads full resource content, extracts takeaways, and synthesizes guidance while explicitly citing authors and titles from YC essays and interviews.

Does the YC library cover strategic governance advice for early-stage founders?▼

Yes, the YC library covers strategic governance advice for early-stage founders. It surfaces relevant essays and frameworks spanning governance, fundraising, hiring, and product strategy to inform strategic decisions.

How do I surface relevant YC resources for my current startup question?▼

To surface relevant YC resources, ask Claude your current startup question. The Skill uses tiered discovery to quickly identify top essays and frameworks, then drills down for deeper, synthesized insights.

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