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24 alternatives to YEC
Networking by Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. YEC launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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An invite-only org comprised of successful business owners
2015 · yec.co · its alternatives →
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YC Library▲810The new hub for YC's startup videos, essays, podcasts & more
2023 · ycombinator.com · its alternatives →
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Very early (idea stage) program for founders
2015 · ycombinator.com · its alternatives →
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Strengthening your business's most important partnership
2015 · couples.knollcoaching.com · its alternatives →
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Daily resources for startup founders
2015 · theworkinglunch.co · its alternatives →
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Blnkk▲202An online community for crowdsourcing your startup needs
2015 · blnkk.com · its alternatives →
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2020 · ycadvice.com · its alternatives →
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Founder Weekly▲126The best hand curated links for entrepreneurs and investors
2014 · founderweekly.com · its alternatives →
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StartupClass.co▲300YC's How to Start a Startup packaged as an online course
2014 · startupclass.co · its alternatives →
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How YC companies - Airbnb, Dropbox and more - Got Started
2015 · mixergy.com · its alternatives →
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Doodle notes from YC's Female Founders Conference
2015 · ffc2015.startupnotes.org · its alternatives →
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A social network for startups & entrepreneurs
2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Job opportunities from YC companies, female founders, & more
2015 · wellfound.com · its alternatives →
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Bringing together startup communities worldwide
2014 · startup.google.com · its alternatives →
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