🎥 5-Minute Video Structure (Aligned with Y Combinator Style) ⏱️ 0:00 – 0:30 → Problem (Very Important) What problem are you solving? Who faces this problem? Why is it urgent?
👉 YC loves clear, real-world problems.
⏱️ 0:30 – 1:30 → Solution + Demo Show your product working (not just slides) Explain how it solves the problem Highlight key features
👉 Focus on working prototype (this matches Technical Execution).
⏱️ 1:30 – 2:30 → Tech + Innovation What tech stack did you use? What makes your idea unique? Any AI, offline capability, or special feature?
👉 YC looks for strong technical founders + innovation
⏱️ 2:30 – 3:30 → UX + User Flow Show how easy it is to use Walk through user journey (step-by-step) Why users will love it
👉 This matches Innovation & UX
⏱️ 3:30 – 4:30 → Business Model How will you make money? Target users / customers Future growth plan
👉 YC cares a LOT about:
Revenue idea Scalability Real market need ⏱️ 4:30 – 5:00 → Closing + Vision Why your product matters Your future plan Strong final statement
👉 YC loves big vision + clarity 🔗 How It Matches the Rubric + YC Rubric Section What YC Looks For What You Should Show Technical Execution Can you build real products? Working demo + clean explanation Innovation & UX Is this unique and useful? Simple, smart, user-friendly design Business & Finance Can this become a startup? Revenue + growth plan Communication Do you understand deeply? Clear, confident explanation 💡 Extra YC Tips (Very Important) Don’t use too many fancy words → be simple Show product early → don’t delay demo Speak clearly → like explaining to a normal person Focus on: Problem Solution Users Growth 🎯 Example YC-style Line (Use in your video)
“We’re building this because millions of users face this issue daily, and current solutions fail because of ___.”
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