I think the tech is really cool. But I was actually hoping for a device that does the whole "phone strapped to my face" thing without actually looking like one. I mean if I'm already staring at my screen, why not make it easier?

There is this bias problem not just with ChatGPT, but with LLMs in general. It is not able to be objective. For example, if you paste arguments from 2 lawyers, for which lawyer A uses very strong words and writes a lot more VS that of lawyer B, which has a strong case but says less. LLMs in general will always be biased and err towards the side which uses stronger language and write a lot more.

This to me, is a sign that intelligence/rationalization is not present yet. That said, it does seem like something that can be "trained" away.

Yes, the technology needs to evolve more, certainly.

Did you make payment? I also found it unusable due to rate limits. Not sure if it is because I was on the free trial.

I'm building a digital B2B debt collection service with teeth (https://accountgram.com). Basically, the contrarian of most debt collection startups trying to be a nicer nag, now with AI! Instead, I want there to be real consequences for defaulting on B2B debts via means of public disclosure, and then more.

Did you pursue the acquisition? Or better phrased, was the company sold by you, or was it bought by Lucanet?

Lucanet approached us a few months ago, we were open to taking a couple of meetings to learn more, and they sold us on the acquisition pretty well

Is it just me that when someone sells something as "everything", I immediately feels like it does nothing well?

Here is Huly's opinion on this topic: https://huly.blog/is-it-time-for-everything-apps

Your assumption is the worst case. Best case is it does the things it do "good enough".

> YC always responds to applicants.

With templated responses. No difference from not responding.

You don't. It helps a lot.

> I think one thing that people don't realize is that the YC application process is really one of the best tools for "sharpening" your idea/business.

Meh. Sharping your concept, yes. It is a snapshot of your concept.

The best way to sharpen your idea/business is to sell. That way, the "sharpening" process is iterative instead of a once-off event.

Honestly, YC isn't what you think it is. PS: I have a few YC customers and their founders aren't what the media make them out to be.

I'll play devil's advocate. I have applied to YC for at least 8 times in my 20s? They rejected me everytime. Not even an interview.

I now run a $XM SaaS (scale-up, not startup) growing at Y00%/annum. 100% bootstrapped with a healthy profit margin. Thanks YC.

The only thing I'd say that YC is good for is their network of existing startups. Then again, startups aren't the best customers IMO given that they die too much.

Advice is free on the internet as marketing material these days. And there are better VCs.

You only have to look at some of the businesses that launched the last couple of batches. The AI products in particular were of very questionable quality.

Congrats on the bootstrapped business! Could you please share some of the marketing for founder resources you mentioned? I'd like to avoid taking investments too.

A simple google will do. Also, most of the advice don't really sink in until you're in the position.

Instead of "Just apply to YC", I'd recommend to just start a company.

Do you mind listening some of these "better VCs"?