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Y Combinator Startup School 2019

By Y Combinator

Course audio
Course audio: English
Level
Intermediate
Length
21 lessons · 8.9 hours

What you'll be able to do

  • Evaluate a startup idea and talk to users
  • Plan and launch a minimum viable product
  • Set KPIs and track growth
  • Manage early startup finances and pricing

About this course

The full lecture set of Y Combinator's free Startup School 2019, 21 talks of 25 to 40 minutes from YC partners, about nine hours. It runs in course order from the orientation through Kevin Hale on how to evaluate startup ideas, Eric Migicovsky on how to talk to users, Adora Cheung on setting KPIs and goals, analytics for startups, Michael Seibel on planning an MVP, how investors measure startups, Kat Mañalac on launching, Gustaf Alströmer on growth, Kirsty Nathoo on managing startup finances, building culture, Dalton Caldwell on pivoting, and Kevin Hale on conversion rates, pricing and how co-founders work together, with weekly Q&A sessions in between. Practical advice for anyone building a tech startup.

Before you start: No prior knowledge needed

Syllabus

21 lessons · 8:51:35 in total

  1. 1Startup School 2019 Orientation36:56
  2. 2Kevin Hale - How to Evaluate Startup Ideas26:38
  3. 3Eric Migicovsky - How to Talk to Users31:37
  4. 4Startup School Q&A Week 127:02
  5. 5Adora Cheung - How to Set KPIs and Goals23:31
  6. 6Ilya Volodarsky - Analytics for Startups20:58
  7. 7Michael Seibel - How to Plan an MVP13:50
  8. 8Anu Hariharan and Adora Cheung - How Investors Measure Startups Q&A38:04
  9. 9Kat Mañalac - How to Launch (Again and Again)19:50
  10. 10Gustaf Alströmer - Growth for Startups38:51
  11. 11Kirsty Nathoo - Managing Startup Finances29:00
  12. 12Tim Brady - Building Culture18:02
  13. 13Dalton Caldwell - All About Pivoting27:55
  14. 14Kevin Hale - How to Improve Conversion Rates18:57
  15. 15Kevin Hale - Startup Pricing 10119:33
  16. 16Kevin Hale - How to Work Together27:48
  17. 17Adora Cheung - How to Prioritize Your Time16:33
  18. 18Kevin Hale - How to Pitch Your Startup27:47
  19. 19Carolynn Levy - Modern Startup Funding28:46
  20. 20Jared Friedman - Advice for Hard-tech and Biotech Founders24:33
  21. 21Geoff Ralston - Parting Advice15:24

What to take next

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Lessons listed from the official YouTube playlist. Full playlist on YouTube

Lessons last checked Oct 2026. Course summary and lesson structure by Sabaq.

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