yc-new-way
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.
Why use this skill?
Apply the Y Combinator startup methodology to your projects. Use this skill to ship fast, validate demand, and iterate using data-driven weekly loops.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/jack4world/yc-new-wayWhat This Skill Does
The yc-new-way skill operationalizes Y Combinator’s “New Way to Build a Startup” philosophy directly within your OpenClaw environment. It acts as a strategic architect for founders, helping to transform abstract business ideas into actionable, high-velocity experiments. Rather than focusing on feature bloat or infrastructure, the skill enforces a rigid “ship → distribute → learn” loop. It helps you clarify your core business bet, select a narrow wedge for entry, and define a singular, high-signal distribution channel. By providing templates for experiment briefs, landing page construction, and weekly iteration cycles, it ensures you remain focused on market validation rather than vanity work.
Installation
Install the skill via the OpenClaw CLI:
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/jack4world/yc-new-way
Use Cases
- Startup Ideation: Perfect for turning vague "Uber for X" ideas into a concrete, testable hypothesis with defined metrics and threshold criteria.
- 7-Day Sprints: Use this when you have one week to prove a business concept before committing further resources.
- SEO Validation: Launching a focused 10-page content strategy to gauge search intent and demand for a specific product category.
- Pivot Management: When a current startup project isn't gaining traction, the skill forces a structured review of your distribution, offer, and messaging to identify where the friction lies.
Example Prompts
- "I have an idea for a niche B2B tool for freelance architects. Help me fill out the experiment brief so I can launch a landing page this week."
- "My newsletter has decent open rates but nobody clicks the links to my MVP. Use the weekly iteration loop process to help me diagnose why."
- "I'm stuck between targeting LinkedIn and Reddit for my new productivity app. Help me pick one channel and design a 3-day experiment to prove which one gives me better signal."
Tips & Limitations
- Focus on Constraints: This skill works best when you strictly adhere to the "one wedge, one channel, one metric" rule. Do not attempt to run multiple experiments simultaneously.
- Evidence-First: Always look for real-world links or data. Avoid letting the agent hallucinate market demand; force it to look at search volumes or competitor activity.
- Avoiding Automation Trap: The skill explicitly warns against over-automating before you have revenue or user signal. Build by hand until you can no longer manage the volume.
- Not a Full-Stack Dev: While it helps with planning and SEO site structure, it is not a code-generator for heavy technical backends. Use it for frontend landing pages and business strategy.
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