- we were in a bad place and, while a start-up in a good place could raise more than YC's $500k in exchange for 10% of the business, we couldn't.

- we gained access to the knowledgebase that YC built of all the problems (incorporating, tax filing, banking, HR systems, etc.) and, for anything not in the KB, you can use their legal team.

- attaching the YC brand to your name adds legitimacy

- we forged strong friendships with many of our batchmates. We continue to meet on a regular basis to share updates, ideas, and provide support to each other. Having other people that can listen and empathize with the challenges you're experiencing goes a long way.

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