Ask YC (YC S14) Applicants: What is the size of your team?

5 points by not_paul_graham 12y ago ↗ HN

I'm considering applying as a single founder, and I was wondering whether there are any other applicants that are applying as solo-founders?

Also, do you know of people that have successfully applied as single founders (does this requirement change if the founder is filling out the non-profit application)?

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jeffmould 12y ago ↗

Probably the most notable answer to your second question of successful single founder applications is Drew Houston with Dropbox.

not_paul_graham 12y ago ↗

Didn't he get rejected and have to re-apply with Arash?

brianchu 12y ago ↗

The first time he applied it was with an test prep idea, if I recall PG correctly, and he was rejected.

The second time he applied with Dropbox, he was accepted. After being accepted, he got Arash to join him.

It seems to me that about every batch there is a single founder. But they tend to find co-founders after acceptance.

izolate 12y ago ↗

I'm a solo founder. Honestly, I was a little concerned with the question specifically outlining this fact, even though it assured us not to worry.

I'd prefer not to be a solo founder, I just haven't found anybody suitable yet. I'm hoping that changes in the future.