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Y Combinator Cast

08/23/24

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In the startup world, companies can achieve billion-dollar valuations within 6 to 12 months of launching, even without product-market fit, similar to the rapid valuations seen during the crypto boom.

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Are We In An AI Hype Cycle?

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Are We In An AI Hype Cycle?

08/23/24

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Startups are now achieving significant milestones, like hitting a million dollars in annual recurring revenue (ARR) within six months, which was previously an aspiration for 12 to 18 months post-batch.

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