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Des Traynor

12/13/17

@ Y Combinator

The opportunity in simplifying complex processes, like mortgage applications or insurance, is significant and often overlooked.

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Be Wary of Solving a Small, Rare Problem - Des Traynor of Intercom

@ Y Combinator

Be Wary of Solving a Small, Rare Problem - Des Traynor of Intercom

12/13/17

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Breaking complex actions into simpler steps can enhance user experience, especially in complicated processes like tax preparation.

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Peter H. Diamandis Cast

05/24/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

The financial services industry is poised for transformation as AI can automate back-office operations, potentially saving billions annually.

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Des Traynor

12/13/17

@ Y Combinator

The challenge is to create a product that simplifies finance and retirement planning, liberating it from bureaucratic complexities.

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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

The application and search processes for rentals need to be elevated through technology, reducing human interaction to streamline experiences.

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Nikesh Arora

12/08/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

In cybersecurity, many long-tail use cases are inefficient because we spend too much time designing user interfaces instead of simplifying interactions through natural language processing.

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Y Combinator Cast

11/23/24

@ Y Combinator

In vertical SaaS, the most promising opportunities lie in automating mundane, repetitive jobs that are currently labor-intensive.

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Amit Bendov

05/20/25

@ Sequoia Capital

75% of a seller's time is spent on non-customer-facing activities, indicating a huge opportunity for efficiency improvements.

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Aaron Levie

02/20/25

@ Y Combinator

Using AI to automate processes allows us to build more efficiently, which can lower costs and improve lifestyles for everyone.

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a16z Cast

04/03/25

@ a16z

AI agents can navigate multiple systems, understand context, and execute tasks that previously required human intervention, marking a significant shift in back-office operations.