Y Combinator has launched its in-person Startup School 2024, bringing together a high density of founders and partners in San Francisco. The event, which started this summer, features a Launch Live event every Friday where top products are showcased. Attendees have praised the accessibility and support from Y Combinator's group partners, who remain engaged with founders even years after their batch. The energy at the event has been described as unmatched, with many highlighting the talent and spirit reminiscent of hackathons. Additionally, the Zappy Awards by Zapier, offering $5K and a cool trophy for founders using Zapier, including an AI category, has a deadline for applications on August 4. The EforAll Business Accelerator Program is also open for any founder, with a deadline of August 7. Kapor Capital is encouraging members of underrepresented communities to join their Talent Network for opportunities in over 100 startups.