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Y Combinator Startup School 2026

San Francisco, USA Personal GrowthOthers

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YC Startup School is a premier two-day, in-person gathering for the world’s most ambitious technical builders. Attendees will hear from world-class speakers like Jensen Huang (NVIDIA) and Sam Altman (OpenAI), participate in curated small-group activities, and get hands-on with the latest robotics and hardware. The event is designed to help technical talent connect, build, and potentially find an inside track to YC. Target Audience: Highly technical builders, including CS students (undergrad/grad), software/ML engineers, and researchers. Geographic Eligibility: Global (In-person in San Francisco). Tangible Benefit: Access to $25K+ in compute credits (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.), $500 flight credits for select travelers, and direct access to YC partners and alumni. DEADLINE: April 10, 2026 (Early Decision). EVENT DATE: July 25-26, 2026.

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