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Every billion-dollar YC company survived a brutal first year after Demo Day. Year One captures those twelve months as they happen, tracking one founder's make-or-break decision per episode: the pivot that saved the company, the co-founder fight that almost killed it, the fundraising round that closed at 2am on a Thursday. Two hosts (one f…

Episodes17
CadenceWeekly
Last episodeAug 2026
Takes guestsUnlikely
How to pitch it

Year One does not show a consistent interview format in its recent episodes, so a guest pitch is unlikely to land. If you want this show specifically, check its latest few episodes yourself before spending a pitch on it.

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Year One FAQ

Does the Year One podcast accept guest pitches?

Year One does not appear to run a regular interview format, so guest pitches are unlikely to land. The signals we read are episode structure and how often a second voice appears.

What does the Year One podcast cover?

Every billion-dollar YC company survived a brutal first year after Demo Day. Year One captures those twelve months as they happen, tracking one founder's make-or-break decision per episode: the pivot that saved the company, the co-founder fight that almost killed it, the fundraising round that closed at 2am on a Thursday. Two hosts (one former YC founder, one startup reporter) sit down with recent batch founders while the wounds are still fresh, then bring in YC partners to d

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