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YC

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.

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YC

Vertical AI Agents Could Be 10X Bigger Than SaaS

@ Y Combinator

Vertical AI Agents Could Be 10X Bigger Than SaaS

11/23/24

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/23/24

@ Y Combinator

Enterprises are currently uncertain about the AI agents they need, but experienced founders are focusing on creating customizable AI solutions for them.

WA

Waseem Alshikh

03/27/25

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Enterprises are now more focused on the value AI can deliver rather than the specific models or tools being used, seeking stable and reliable solutions.

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Jared Friedman

11/23/24

@ Y Combinator

Many startup founders overlook the potential of vertical AI agents, which are not a new concept but are gaining traction in the market.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/23/24

@ Y Combinator

The early winners in the AI space may be general-purpose solutions, but vertical AI agents will emerge as industries develop and require more specialized tools.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/14/24

@ Y Combinator

The emergence of vertical AI is expected to enable a significant increase in the number of companies reaching substantial revenue, as the value proposition for these products is strong.

SC

Sequoia Capital Cast

05/07/25

@ Sequoia Capital

To succeed in AI, startups should focus on vertical-specific and function-specific solutions that address complex problems requiring human involvement.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/23/24

@ Y Combinator

We're in the early stages of vertical AI agents, which could lead to the emergence of $300 billion companies in this space, rather than a single trillion-dollar SaaS company.

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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.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/16/25

@ Y Combinator

There's a wealth of startup ideas emerging now that leverage AI technology, especially in the infrastructure space for deploying AI and using agents.