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Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Startups Selected in YC Startup School launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Startup School 2019▲448

   Learn how to start a startup with YC for free

   2019 · startupschool.org · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Startup School Winter 2020▲496

   Learn how to start a startup with YC for free

   2019 · startupschool.org · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Startup School for Future Founders▲510

   YC's free 6-week program for aspiring founders

   2020 · startupschool.org · its alternatives →

4. 4
   StartupClass.co▲300

   YC's How to Start a Startup packaged as an online course

   2014 · startupclass.co · its alternatives →

5. 5
   YC Students▲181

   Browse student jobs & internships at Y Combinator companies

   2019 · entryleveljobs.me · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Startup School Live 2022▲175

   Learn how to start a startup, with help from Y Combinator

   2022 · startupschool.org · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Apply to YC (Y Combinator)▲386

   Curated collection of resources for founders applying to YC.

   2017 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   YC Startup School graduates▲22

   First ever graduates from YC Startup School

   2017 · startupschool.org · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Startup School - Paul Graham▲147

   Aaron Harris interviews Paul Graham, co-founder of YC

   2016 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Startup School▲1,010

    A free online program to teach you how to start a company

    2017 · startupschool.org · its alternatives →

11. 11
    YC Startup Class▲230

    A live, one-hour class by Sam Altman on Platzi

    2015 · platzi.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Work at a Startup – Find a Job at a YC Company▲210

    Find startup jobs at the best YC startups and connect with founders on Y Combinator's Work at a Startup.

    2017 · workatastartup.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    YC Fellowship▲47

    Very early (idea stage) program for founders

    2015 · ycombinator.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Startup School▲333

    A free online program and global community for founders

    2020 · startupschool.org · its alternatives →

15. 15
    How To Start A Startup ▲343

    YC Stanford Class as an Audio Podcast Available on iTunes

    2014 · podcasts.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    YC Library▲810

    The new hub for YC's startup videos, essays, podcasts & more

    2023 · ycombinator.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Startup Notes▲317

    Most actionable advice from each Startup School speaker

    2014 · ffc2016.startupnotes.org · its alternatives →

18. 18NY
    Nail your startup goals like YC▲6

    2022 · ycombinator.june.so · its alternatives →

19. 19YS
    YC's startup advice, organized and searchable▲161

    2020 · ycadvice.com · its alternatives →

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    YC Interviewer▲118

    Are you ready for an interview with investors?

    2021 · ycinterviewer.com · its alternatives →

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    Top Startups▲279

    Database of top startups and jobs, backed by top VCs

    2021 · topstartups.io · its alternatives →

22. 22IT
    I travelled cross-country to Startup School only using YC apps▲38

    2012 · backspac.es · its alternatives →

23. 23
    New YC List▲109

    A new list of YC startups (S14, W14, S15)

    2015 · newyclist.com · its alternatives →

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    Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC)▲13

    An invite-only org comprised of successful business owners

    2015 · yec.co · its alternatives →

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