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Y Combinator Cast

05/16/25

@ Y Combinator

Companies that sell AI solutions to enterprises can command higher budgets when they position themselves as replacements for traditional roles, like customer support or analytics teams.

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Startup Ideas You Can Now Build With AI

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Startup Ideas You Can Now Build With AI

05/16/25

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Paul Buchheit

01/25/25

@ Y Combinator

Building AI products that can perform tasks traditionally done by humans, like customer support or sales, is challenging but essential for winning large enterprise contracts.

Aaron Levie

02/20/25

@ Y Combinator

Enterprises prioritize outcomes over the underlying AI models; they want effective solutions for customer support and workflow automation.

Y Combinator Cast

11/23/24

@ Y Combinator

The market for AI customer support agents is crowded, but many existing solutions are inadequate for complex workflows, leaving room for more sophisticated entrants.

Manny Medina

04/22/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Agent-based pricing allows companies to charge based on the work done by AI agents, which can replace a significant portion of traditional sales development roles.

Jared Friedman

11/23/24

@ Y Combinator

Vertical AI agents are set to replace entire teams and functions within enterprises, showcasing a significant evolution in AI capabilities.

The Diary Of A CEO Cast

05/12/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

AI is already replacing jobs, as seen with companies like Cler using AI customer service agents to handle millions of chats, effectively eliminating the need for hundreds of full-time employees.

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.

Y Combinator Cast

11/23/24

@ Y Combinator

Vertical AI agents could potentially be ten times larger than the SaaS companies they disrupt, as they can replace not only software but also reduce payroll costs significantly.

Y Combinator Cast

11/23/24

@ Y Combinator

Enterprises are already accustomed to the value of point solutions, making them more likely to invest in startups offering vertical AI agents.