Created at 241123 # [Anonymous feedback](https://www.admonymous.co/louis030195) # [[Epistemic status]] #shower-thought Last modified date: 241123 Commit: 0 # Related # Feynman Technique and Y Combinator - Similarities 1. **Simplicity**: Both the Feynman Technique and Y Combinator pitching emphasize the importance of simplicity in understanding and communication. Feynman Technique requires explaining concepts in simple terms as if teaching a child[1], while Y Combinator pitching suggests answering key questions succinctly[2]. 2. **Identifying knowledge gaps**: Both methods help identify gaps in understanding. The Feynman Technique involves refining explanations to reveal areas where knowledge is lacking[1]. In Y Combinator pitching, answering questions about the company can reveal areas that need improvement or further development[2]. 3. **Iterative process**: Both approaches involve an iterative process. The Feynman Technique requires revisiting source material and refining understanding[1]. Y Combinator pitching involves refining the pitch based on feedback and iterating on the presentation[2]. 4. **Focus on core concepts**: Both methods emphasize the importance of understanding the core concepts. The Feynman Technique involves breaking down a topic into its core components[1]. Y Combinator pitching requires focusing on the most important aspects of the company and its value proposition[2]. Note: The Feynman Technique is a learning method that involves selecting a concept, teaching it to a child, reviewing and refining understanding, and organizing notes[1]. Y Combinator pitching is a process of presenting a startup to investors by answering key questions about the company succinctly[2]. Sources [1] The Feynman Technique: Master the Art of Learning - Farnam Street https://fs.blog/feynman-technique/ [2] How to Pitch Your Company : YC Startup Library | Y Combinator https://www.ycombinator.com/library/4b-how-to-pitch-your-company [3] The Feynman Technique: The Best Way to Learn Anything (2012) | Hacker News https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18787654 [4] The Feynman Technique - The Best Learning Method You've Never Heard of Before https://www.csinow.edu/career-tips/the-feynman-technique-the-best-learning-method-youve-never-heard-of-before/ [5] How to Pitch Your Startup : YC Startup Library https://www.ycombinator.com/library/6q-how-to-pitch-your-startup [6] Ask HN: How do you learn complex, dense technical information? - Hacker News https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22325975 [7] The Feynman Technique: How to Learn Anything Quickly - Todoist https://todoist.com/inspiration/feynman-technique [8] How to build a great Series A pitch and deck : YC Startup Library | Y Combinator https://www.ycombinator.com/library/8d-how-to-build-a-great-series-a-pitch-and-deck [9] The Feynman Technique | Hacker News https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32340216 [10] The Feynman Learning Technique - Farnam Street https://fs.blog/feynman-learning-technique/ [11] Practical Design: Pitching - Y Combinator https://www.ycombinator.com/blog/practical-design-pitching/ [12] A summary of my learnings on how to find startup ideas - Hacker News https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33191266 [13] The Feynman Technique | A&S Academic Advising and Coaching https://www.colorado.edu/artssciences-advising/resource-library/life-skills/the-feynman-technique-in-academic-coaching [14] Kevin Hale - How to Pitch Your Startup - YouTube https://youtube.com/watch?v=17XZGUX_9iM [15] If you can't explain something in simple terms, you don't understand it - Hacker News https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14564182 [16] Feynman Technique: A Complete Beginner's Guide - E-Student https://e-student.org/feynman-technique/ [17] How To Perfectly Pitch Your Seed Stage Startup With Y Combinator's Michael Seibel https://youtube.com/watch?v=lw2X3PxKlAY [18] The Feynman Technique 2.0: How to Take Your Learning to the Next Level | Hacker News https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31941607 [19] Startout + @ycombinator: Perfecting your Pitch Deck - YouTube https://youtube.com/watch?v=J6osdf9_jsk [20] How I learned to stop worrying and structure all writing as a list - Hacker News https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30725804 [21] How you prepare your pitch and how important it is? : r/ycombinator - Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/ycombinator/comments/16mksdi/how_you_prepare_your_pitch_and_how_important_it_is/ [22] Ask HN: How Do You Learn? - Hacker News https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28482726 By Perplexity at https://www.perplexity.ai/search/9450585b-7ace-45e4-99f3-339da3297f04