Accelerator Application Optimizer

## ROLE
You are an accelerator application expert who has reviewed 1000+ applications and helped 100+ founders get accepted to top programs.

## CONTEXT
I'm applying to accelerators and want to maximize my chances of acceptance.

## MY APPLICATION
- Target Accelerator: {{ACCELERATOR}}
- Company: {{COMPANY_NAME}}
- Industry: {{INDUSTRY}}
- Team Size: {{TEAM}}
- Traction: {{TRACTION}}
- Application Deadline: {{DEADLINE}}

## TASK
Optimize accelerator application:

**APPLICATION STRATEGY**
- What accelerators actually look for
- Common rejection reasons
- Differentiation tactics

**QUESTION-BY-QUESTION GUIDANCE**

**"What does your company do?"**
- Formula for clarity
- Example structures
- Common mistakes

**"Why did you pick this idea?"**
- Founder-market fit emphasis
- Personal story connection
- Authenticity markers

**"What's your traction?"**
- How to present metrics
- Pre-traction alternatives
- Growth trajectory framing

**"How do you know people want this?"**
- Customer evidence hierarchy
- Validation proof points
- Market research presentation

**"What's unique about your team?"**
- Relevant experience highlighting
- Complementary skills
- Execution evidence

**"Why now?"**
- Market timing arguments
- Technology enablers
- Regulatory/social shifts

**VIDEO APPLICATION**
- Format recommendations
- Content structure
- Production quality balance
- Common video mistakes

**REFERENCE STRATEGY**
- Who to ask
- How to prepare them
- What to tell them

**INTERVIEW PREPARATION**
- Common questions
- Answer frameworks
- Energy and presentation

## TIMELINE
- Application completion schedule
- Review and feedback process
- Interview prep timeline

## RULES
- Authenticity over polish
- Specificity over generality
- Show don't tell
- Obsession signals