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š Learning & Courses
Y Combinator Startup School
Free online program by YC founders. Covers idea validation, MVP, fundraising, growth ā the complete playbook.
Visit ResourcePaul Graham Essays
Must-read essays from PG on startups, programming, ideas, and life. Bookmark this and read one essay every week.
Visit ResourceStanford CS183 ā How to Start a Startup
Sam Altman's legendary Stanford course. Video lectures by top founders including Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen & more.
Watch on YouTubeFirst Round Review
Tactical advice from founders who've been there. Deep dives on hiring, product, culture, and growth by First Round Capital.
Visit ResourceYC Blog ā Hacker News
The premier community for builders. Tech, startups, science. Show HN posts, Ask HN for feedback, and real founder discussions.
Visit Hacker NewsLenny's Newsletter
Weekly deep-dives on product, growth and career for product builders. One of the most trusted PM/founder newsletters.
Visit Resourceš° Funding & Accelerators
Y Combinator
World's top accelerator. $500K funding, 3-month program, global network. Airbnb, Stripe, Dropbox started here. Apply twice a year.
Apply NowStartup India Seed Fund
Govt. of India scheme providing up to ā¹50 lakh for early-stage startups. Prototype, validation, and market entry funding.
Apply on PortalTechstars
Global accelerator with 50+ programs worldwide. $120K investment, mentorship, and lifelong network. Over 3,500 companies funded.
Find a ProgramiStart Rajasthan
State govt initiative for startups in Rajasthan. Offers grants, incubation, mentorship, and co-working spaces across the state.
Explore iStartAngelList
Connect with angel investors and VCs. Raise capital, build SPVs, and find co-founders. The go-to platform for early-stage fundraising.
Visit AngelListBIRAC ā BIG Grant
Biotechnology Ignition Grant up to ā¹50L for early biotech startups. Perfect for life sciences and healthcare founders.
Learn Moreš ļø Startup Tools
Notion
All-in-one workspace for notes, wikis, databases, and roadmaps. Free for students. Used by thousands of startups to stay organized.
Get Free PlanFigma
Design, prototype, and collaborate in real-time. The industry standard for UI/UX. Free for students with Education plan.
Get Figma FreeProduct Hunt
Launch your product to thousands of early adopters. Being on Product Hunt can give your MVP its first 1,000 users overnight.
Launch on PHGitHub Student Dev Pack
$200K+ in free tools and credits. AWS, Heroku, DigitalOcean, Figma, Namecheap, Canva Pro and 100+ more. Essential for every student founder.
Claim Your PackLinear
Fast, opinionated issue tracker beloved by engineering teams. Great for managing sprint cycles and shipping features fast.
Try LinearAirtable
Spreadsheet meets database. Great for tracking leads, building no-code apps, managing CRM, and organizing operations at early stage.
Try Airtableš¤ Community & Networking
Indie Hackers
Community of 35,000+ bootstrapped founders. Share revenue, ask for advice, find co-founders, and get real feedback on ideas.
Join Communityr/Entrepreneur + r/startups
Millions of members sharing wins, failures, and lessons. Real unfiltered founder stories. Great for AMA sessions with successful entrepreneurs.
Browse RedditLetsVenture
India's largest angel investment platform. Network with 5,000+ investors, get your startup listed, and connect with India's startup ecosystem.
Join PlatformCoFoundersLab
Find your co-founder. Filter by skills, location, and startup stage. The right co-founder can make or break your startup journey.
Find Co-FounderSlack Startup Communities
Curated list of active Slack communities for founders: OnDeck, Ramen Club, SaaStr, and more. Pick your niche and dive in.
Browse ChannelsTiE Global
World's largest entrepreneurship network with 61 chapters in India. Get mentored by serial entrepreneurs and investors across cities.
Join TiEš®š³ India-Specific Programs
Startup India Portal
Register your DPIIT startup, access tax benefits, funding schemes, mentors, and accelerators. The official one-stop for Indian founders.
Visit PortalAtal Innovation Mission
NITI Aayog's flagship program. Atal Incubation Centres, Atal Tinkering Labs, and funding for student entrepreneurs across India.
Explore AIMCIIE.CO ā IIM Ahmedabad
India's top incubator based at IIM-A. Deep-tech, social impact, and fintech programs. Strong mentorship and Series A network.
Learn MoreNASSCOM 10,000 Startups
India's largest tech startup program. Offers incubation, cloud credits, industry connects, and funding access for deep tech startups.
Apply HereMeitY Startup Hub
Ministry of Electronics & IT's startup hub. Grants, incubation, and industry connects for tech and hardware startups in India.
Visit MSHYourStory
India's #1 startup media platform. Follow funding news, founder interviews, growth stories, and ecosystem updates daily.
Read Storiesš¼ Jobs at Startups
Wellfound (AngelList Jobs)
Find jobs at early-stage startups worldwide. Filter by equity, salary, stage. Apply directly ā no recruiters, just direct founder contact.
Browse JobsInternshala ā Startup Internships
India's largest internship platform. Find startup internships in tech, marketing, design, and business development. Updated daily.
Find InternshipsYC Jobs Board
Hundreds of openings at YC-backed companies. If you want to work at a high-growth startup, this is the best job board in the world.
Browse YC Jobsš„ Inspiration & Podcasts
How I Built This ā NPR
Guy Raz interviews founders of the world's biggest companies. Hear the real stories behind Airbnb, Instagram, Spanx, and 500+ more.
Listen NowAcquired Podcast
Deep-dive company histories: Apple, NVIDIA, Berkshire, Spotify. Learn how the greatest companies were built and what made them win.
Listen NowZero to One ā Peter Thiel
Peter Thiel's essential book on building companies that create new things. If you want to build something truly new, start here.
Get the BookThe Hard Thing About Hard Things
Ben Horowitz's raw, honest account of building companies under extreme adversity. Required reading for every serious founder.
Get the BookNikhil Kamath Podcasts
India's top podcast for entrepreneurs. Nikhil Kamath hosts candid conversations with top Indian founders, investors, and business legends.
Watch on YouTubeLex Fridman Podcast
Long-form conversations with Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Zuckerberg, and more. Goes deep on building, science, AI, and the future.
Watch Nowāļø Legal & Company Setup
MCA21 ā Company Registration
Register your Private Limited Company or LLP in India. Government portal with step-by-step forms, SPICe+ incorporation, and more.
Go to MCA PortalClerky
Automated legal documents for startups ā incorporation, SAFEs, NDAs, offer letters. Trusted by Y Combinator companies.
Use ClerkyVakilsearch
India's leading legal services platform for startups. Pvt Ltd registration, GST filing, trademark, IP protection ā all in one place.
Use VakilsearchReady to start building?
You have the ideas. You have the resources. All you need now is to start.