Learning
Y Combinator
Startup School
Learn alongside a worldwide community of people turning an idea into a startup.
WorldwideOnline
Free · account signup
A self-paced course for aspiring and early-stage founders.
Explore communityCOMMUNITIES & STARTUP RESOURCES
Find your people.
Bring an idea to life.
Established communities to join. Practical guidance to move from
“what if” to your first customer — wherever you’re starting.
HAVE AN IDEA IN MIND?
Make your next step clear.
A good place to belong.
Explore groups that already exist. Join, register, or contact them on their own websites.
Looking for something near you? Use each organization’s location, chapter, or event search.
Co-founders
Y Combinator
Co-Founder Matching
Meet potential co-founders with complementary interests, ambitions, and skills.
WorldwideOnline
Free · profile & approval required
For finding co-founders. Profiles stay within YC’s approved community.
Explore communityEvents
Startup Grind
Startup Grind events
Find local startup talks, product demos, and opportunities to meet other builders.
WorldwideIn person & online
Registration and price vary
Choose a location on the original website and check the next event.
Explore communityMentoring
SCORE
Find a business mentor
Talk through a business idea or a current challenge with an experienced volunteer mentor.
United StatesIn person & online
Free · mentoring request required
For aspiring or established owners of a U.S.-based business.
Explore communityMentoring
TiE Global
Find a TiE chapter
Explore an established entrepreneurship network and find a chapter in India or another part of the world.
WorldwideIn person & online
Membership rules and fees vary
Open the local chapter’s site for its programs, events, and membership options.
Explore communityEvents
Techstars
Techstars startup events
Browse founder events and Startup Weekends where participants pitch ideas and build with a team.
WorldwideIn person & online
Check each event’s requirements & fees
Startup Weekend is a three-day format. Confirm upcoming dates and location with the organizer.
Explore communityLaunch & feedback
Product Hunt
Launch on Product Hunt
Explore a product community, prepare a launch, and learn how to collect feedback from early users.
WorldwideOnline
Free guide · account needed to submit
New accounts currently need to wait one week before posting a product. Check the current submission rules.
Explore communityLearning
Startup India
Startup India Learning Program
Build a foundation in idea assessment, business planning, and starting a business in India.
IndiaOnline
Free · registration required
Four-week course in English or Hindi. Best on a laptop: the program’s FAQ says mobile browsers are unsupported.
Explore communityYOU DON’T NEED THE WHOLE PLAN YET
Start with one useful conversation.
Find a group that fits your stage, learn what others are working on, and ask one specific question.