New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: Is applying to Y Combinator worth it if you aren't an insider?

Ask HN: Is applying to Y Combinator worth it if you aren't an insider?
2 by all2 | 2 comments on Hacker News.
I see the application button on the bottom of HN occasionally. I even created an account and started filling out an application. But I'm hesitant. The upside is a potential initial seed round into my business. The downside is... wasted time? In terms of cost/benefit, it seems pretty straight forward. But I get the general impression that applying without knowing someone or being an advantaged class means it will be a complete waste of time to bother applying. These threads come up from time to time, and I see the smattering of responses, "totally worth it" and "not worth it at all". I also see the kinds of companies that get funded and they aren't typically the focused, practical, cashflow positive in short order sorts of companies. I'm torn.

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