Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC)
An invite-only org comprised of successful business owners
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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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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YC's free 6-week program for aspiring founders
2020 · its alternatives →
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YC’s free online platform to help you find your co-founder
2021 · ycombinator.com · its alternatives →
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2020 · ycadvice.com · its alternatives →
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Curated collection of resources for founders applying to YC.
2017 · its alternatives →
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Following Dating Ring, a YC company run by 2 young women
2015 · its alternatives →
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2017 · workatastartup.com · its alternatives →
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- 16IY
2013 · clerky.com · its alternatives →
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Doodle notes from YC's Female Founders Conference
2015 · its alternatives →
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StartupClass.co▲305YC's How to Start a Startup packaged as an online course
2014 · its alternatives →
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Learn how to start a startup, with help from Y Combinator
2022 · its alternatives →
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What does YC look for in prospective founders?
2016 · its alternatives →
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