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Y Combinator Cast

08/23/24

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The crypto boom showcased how distributed systems experience could lead to massive valuations without any product or even a white paper, highlighting a pattern of overvaluation in speculative markets.

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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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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.

Y Combinator Cast

08/23/24

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Despite some companies being overvalued, the overall ecosystem benefits as it allows for easier capital raising, which can accelerate innovation and growth across the industry.

Juan Benet

07/01/17

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The distribution of wealth in crypto is often concentrated among a few early adopters, which raises concerns about fairness and value creation.

Y Combinator Cast

08/23/24

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The current AI hype cycle may resemble past speculative bubbles, but the tangible utility of AI products differentiates it from the crypto hype, where many products lacked clear value.

Y Combinator Cast

08/23/24

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Investors often chase opportunities in startups, hoping to profit from future growth, which can lead to inflated valuations that may not be sustainable.

Y Combinator Cast

08/23/24

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There's a nuanced difference between valuing technology companies and speculative assets, as the latter often lacks the same foundational value and utility.

Chandan Lodha

04/03/24

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I know what it takes to survive the crazy boom and bust cycle of crypto.

Y Combinator Cast

06/21/24

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The ZIRP era saw an explosion of unicorns, with companies achieving billion-dollar valuations at an unprecedented rate, which diluted the rarity of such valuations.

Paul Graham

03/19/17

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High valuations do not necessarily indicate a bubble; a bubble involves knowingly overpaying for something with the hope of selling it to someone else at a higher price.