Thousands apply. Few get in. This session pulls back the curtain on what actually makes an application stand out—and what gets it tossed. From vague traction claims to tone-deaf market sizing, hear directly from accelerator leads, scouts, and selection teams on the most common missteps founders make and how to avoid them. We’ll also cover what’s changing in 2025: how AI-written apps are being flagged, what signals screeners care about most, and what to double down on if you want your story to stick.