Accountability and Productivity at Y Combinator

Y Combinator provides accountability similar to school where participants are held responsible for their progress on a week by week basis. The structured program with group check-ins and partner feedback acts as a forcing function to ensure tasks are completed efficiently within the three-month timeframe. This accountability mindset, although uncomfortable and stressful, is seen as a healthy way to kickstart and sustain progress in a startup by fostering a culture of diligence and self-discipline.