LUNCH & LEARN: TO YC OR NOT TO YC?

Meet Daybreak Labs' new Hard Tech Development Advisor, Bradley Leong. Bradley is a technology entrepreneur, marketer, and self-proclaimed product geek with a passion for early-stage innovation. He has designed, manufactured, and launched multiple tech products, bringing ideas from concept to market with a strong focus on user experience and hardware design. Bradley is the founder of Brydge, a consumer brand known for its ergonomic human-computer interface products, which he successfully scaled and sold. From 2013 to 2017, he was a partner at Tandem Capital, where he led seed-stage investments in the connected hardware space. An experienced founder, Bradley has launched two startups of his own and been a part of the founding team in several others.

What you'll get:

• Learn tips and tricks for the YC application process.
• Understand what you truly gain from YC and if it's the right fit for your company.
• Hear about the journey of a beauty tech startup that went through YC and raised $4M.

Learn about:

• The YC Application Process: Tips for a Compelling Submission.
• Benefits of YC: Mentorship, network, funding, and prestige.
• Alternatives to YC: Other accelerators, VCs, and funding options.
• Making the Right Decision: A framework to align YC with your startup's goals.

This session equips you with clarity and actionable insights, whether you're applying to YC or exploring other paths. Don't miss this opportunity to strategize your next steps!