YC Next W26 Batch Prototype Day - limited to participants and special early-look guests

​Join us in YC Next (Alumni) W26 Prototype Day!

​Prototype Day is a fast-paced pitch fest featuring 1-minute live presentations, demo-day style. Founders will quickly showcase what they’re building — prototypes, MVPs, or early products — to a room of YC-aligned builders, operators, and early-stage investors.

​After each presentation, we’ll open a shared messaging channel where attendees can give structured feedback, ask follow-up questions, and signal interest in specific companies. The goal is speed, signal, and momentum — quick exposure, immediate feedback, and real post-event conversations.

​Agenda

• ​5:00-5:30 arrivals and networking

• ​5:30-6:45 Intros and Pitches (~75 seconds/team)

• ​6:45-8:00 Dinner and Networking

​About the YC Alum W26 Batch

​This is an unofficial, self-led YC alumni batch for founders building new products, relaunching companies, or exploring new directions together.

YC doesn’t end when the batch ends — founders still need a village to stay accountable, move fast, and grow through the messy middle.

This group is founder-organized and opt-in, extending the energy, support, and momentum of YC beyond the program itself. We’re building this as a repeatable model for future seasons, and we’d love to have you be part of it.