How to Record a Flawless YC Application Video with a Teleprompter

The 60-Second YC Pitch Challenge

Y Combinator asks founders to record a 1-minute video explaining what they are building, why they chose this problem, and why their team is uniquely qualified.

The common trap? Rushing through your words and sounding tense, or running out of time before reaching the most exciting metrics.

How to Structure Your 60-Second Script

• **0:00 - 0:15**: What do you do? (One clear, jargon-free sentence).
• **0:15 - 0:35**: What is the problem and how big is the market?
• **0:35 - 0:50**: Traction and current progress (users, revenue, growth rate).
• **0:50 - 1:00**: Who is the team and how did you meet?

Why Use Prompify for Your Pitch Video - **Pacing**: Set your target reading speed in our Script Timing Calculator. - **Eye Contact**: Position the script directly over your webcam so you look the partners straight in the eyes. - **Natural Cadence**: If you pause to smile or gesture, Prompify waits for you so you never sound like an automaton.