| name | yc-new-way |
| description | Apply Y Combinator’s “New Way to Build a Startup” playbook to ship fast, validate with real distribution, and iterate using data. Use when the user asks to follow “New Way”, design a 7-day startup sprint, pick a narrow wedge, build a lightweight MVP/SEO site/newsletter, set up experiments, or turn a vague idea into a testable plan with metrics, launch checklist, and weekly iteration loop. |
YC “New Way” (ship → distribute → learn)
Goal
Turn an idea into a running distribution loop fast (days, not weeks), using the smallest product that can measure real demand.
Workflow (default)
0) Clarify the bet (2 minutes)
Fill this sentence:
- For [who] with [pain], we offer [promise] via [channel], and we’ll know it works when [metric] hits [threshold].
If missing, use references/experiment-brief.md.
1) Pick a narrow wedge
Prefer wedges that are:
- High intent (people already searching/buying)
- Clear objects (SKUs, listings, templates)
- Easy to prove with evidence (links, screenshots, timestamps)
Output:
- 1 primary wedge + 1 backup wedge
- 3 user stories
2) Choose one distribution channel first
Pick exactly one:
- SEO (content library + internal links)
- Newsletter (weekly digest)
- Community (Reddit/Discord/forums) where posting is allowed
Do not build more channels until one shows signal.
3) Ship the smallest MVP that measures
Default MVPs:
