The Centre for Effective Altruism YC Application
The Centre for Effective Altruism went through Y Combinator in the Winter 2017 batch as a Unspecified company. Below: what the company does, who founded it, and its application to YC, reconstructed question by question in the real YC form.
- YC batch
- Winter 2017
- Industry
- Unspecified
- Team size
- 15
- Status
- Active
- Launched
- 2016
Founders
William MacAskillFounder/President
What The Centre for Effective Altruism does
effective altruism - the use of high-quality evidence and careful reasoning to work out how to help others as much as possible. Its purpose is to help you figure out how you can do the most good. It will help you think about which cause to focus on and how to use your money or your time to start making a difference, right away.
The Centre for Effective Altruism's YC application, reconstructed
Y Combinator application
The Centre for Effective Altruism, Winter 2017 batch. The real form questions, answered from public data.
- Founders2
- Company7
- Progress7
- Idea4
- Equity3
- Curious2
- Batch Preference1
Company
The Centre for Effective Altruism
Non-profit portfolio managers for effective giving
We are building platforms and tools to help people figure out how to do the most good with their resources. This includes research-backed guides, community events, and personalized advice on how to allocate time and money to causes that have the highest impact. Our focus is on making effective altruism accessible and actionable.
We live and operate out of Oxford, England. After YC, we would likely remain based there to continue close collaboration with our networks and maintain the team's cohesion.
Oxford is where we, the founders, are located and where the effective altruism community is strong. Staying here allows us to leverage local connections and continue building on established trust. YC's remote-friendly approach lets us participate fully without relocating.
21 more answers in the full application
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the real The Centre for Effective Altruism YC application?
No. Y Combinator keeps submitted applications private. This is a reconstruction: the real YC form questions, answered from The Centre for Effective Altruism's public data (launch notes, founder backgrounds, product description). It shows how a company like The Centre for Effective Altruism would present itself to YC, not the text they submitted.
What YC batch was The Centre for Effective Altruism in?
The Centre for Effective Altruism was part of the Y Combinator Winter 2017 batch.
Who founded The Centre for Effective Altruism?
The Centre for Effective Altruism was founded by William MacAskill.
What does The Centre for Effective Altruism do?
We're your non-profit portfolio managers. We make giving to…
How do I read the full reconstructed application?
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