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Applications founders published

Each links to the original, published by the founders (or with their permission). We show a short excerpt only. Rejected applications are as useful as accepted ones.

Dropbox

File sync that 'just works' for normal people, not just hackers.

S07Accepted

GitLab

Open source software to collaborate on code.

W15Accepted

Paystack

APIs and tools to enable merchants accept payments in African markets.

W16Accepted

Mixpanel

Product analytics: the 2009 application, shared by the co-founder.

S09Accepted

Mixpanel (founder's tips thread)

Founder thread: what he'd tell applicants after sharing the app.

S09Accepted

Clearly AI

Software security and privacy reviews using AI.

batch not statedAccepted (per the founders)

Snip.ly

A link shortener that drives conversion.

batch not statedInterviewed, not accepted

Haptic glove + 3D modeling app

Founder-shared application plus YC's rejection email.

S21 (applied)Two interviews, not accepted

Airbnb (AirBed&Breakfast)

Book rooms with locals, rather than hotels.

W09Accepted