I Cloned a YC Startup in 3 Hours
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YC Startup Clone: I Cloned a YC Startup in 3 Hours
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I recently came across a YC startup named Parrot(W26). It's a language learning app and since I have some audio resources in Japanese, I decided to make a clone using bolt. It isn't a 1:1 copy but it's main features are kinda alike.
Clone: https://kanjieight.vercel.app/ Original: https://parrotapp.com/
Nowadays a startup is not only about the code but also about the story you tell and how well you tell it.
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