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Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

YC founders are heavily investing in AI technologies, with a preference for B2B software companies, which make up over 63% of their startups.

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Pulling back the curtain on the magic of Y Combinator

@ Lenny's Podcast

Pulling back the curtain on the magic of Y Combinator

05/02/25

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LP

Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Founders are increasingly betting on B2B AI as the next significant opportunity, particularly in areas like engineering, product design, infrastructure, and sales.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/25/24

@ Y Combinator

AI is driving a shift in startup focus, requiring founders to be at the cutting edge of AI technology to succeed in this space.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/25/24

@ Y Combinator

AI is currently the most exciting area for founders, with many former crypto entrepreneurs transitioning to AI, which offers a more optimistic outlook for innovation.

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Tom Blomfield

05/09/25

@ Y Combinator

Many startup founders are already using AI coding tools, with a significant increase in adoption from 0% to about 25-50% in just a few months, indicating a shift in how software is developed.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/25/24

@ Y Combinator

Investors are now more willing to fund AI-driven companies that compete with established players like Salesforce, indicating a significant shift in the market landscape.

LP

Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The most successful Y Combinator companies have evolved over the years, with current trends indicating a shift towards B2B and AI-driven solutions.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/09/24

@ Y Combinator

The current wave of AI innovation is attracting a new generation of founders who are inspired by the success of previous AI pioneers.

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Paul Buchheit

01/25/25

@ Y Combinator

The ambition of founders has increased significantly due to AI, with many now aiming for aggressive growth targets, such as going from one to twenty million in revenue within a year.

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Garry Tan

06/16/23

@ Y Combinator

We've seen a significant increase in the number of AI startups applying to Y Combinator, which is why we're focusing on AI startup websites today.