Setup & Installation
openclaw skills install @jack4world/yc-new-way
Or with the ClawHub CLI, for registry-managed skill folders outside a full OpenClaw workspace:
npx clawhub install yc-new-way
What This Skill Does
Applies Y Combinator's startup methodology to turn an idea into a running distribution loop within days. Covers wedge selection, MVP scoping, channel choice, and a weekly iteration cycle built around measurable demand signals.
Forces a single wedge and single channel decision upfront, preventing the common trap of building features before validating distribution.
When to use it
- Designing a 7-day sprint to launch a new side project
- Picking one SEO or newsletter channel before building anything else
- Building a 10-page SEO site to test a niche product idea
- Setting stop/iterate rules before running a paid experiment
- Turning a vague startup idea into a testable plan with a clear success metric
Example Workflow
Here's how your AI assistant might use this skill in practice.
INPUT
User asks: I have an idea for a resume tool for nurses. Help me follow the New Way.
AGENT
- 1Fills the bet sentence: who=nurses, pain=generic resumes don't highlight clinical experience, promise=ATS-ready resume template, channel=SEO, metric=email signups
- 2Identifies primary wedge: nurses searching for specialty resume templates
- 3Selects SEO as the single distribution channel
- 4Outputs a 10-page SEO plan with 2 money pages and 8 supporting posts
- 5Defines instrumentation: track traffic, CTA CTR, and email captures with a 7-day stop rule if no traffic
OUTPUT
A one-page experiment brief, a 10-page SEO content plan, a landing page checklist, and a weekly loop template ready to execute