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Y Combinator Cast

12/14/24

@ Y Combinator

AI coding really broke out in 2024, with most Y Combinator founders now using AI tools like Cursor to automate large programming tasks.

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2024: The Year the GPT Wrapper Myth Proved Wrong

@ Y Combinator

2024: The Year the GPT Wrapper Myth Proved Wrong

12/14/24

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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.

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a16z Cast

05/16/25

@ a16z

AI coding tools are transforming how developers seek help, moving from platforms like Stack Overflow to more advanced AI models that provide direct coding assistance.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/14/24

@ Y Combinator

The rise of AI coding tools has led to a shift in hiring practices, with founders focusing on software engineers who can create processes using AI rather than hiring more personnel immediately.

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Marc Andreessen

01/26/25

@ Lex Fridman

AI coding tools are becoming extraordinarily effective, allowing anyone to learn coding quickly and significantly boosting productivity for both coders and non-coders.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/01/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders are leveraging advanced coding assistants, indicating a shift in how software development is approached, with tools like Cursor gaining popularity over GitHub Copilot.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/06/25

@ Y Combinator

The current generation of founders, who have grown up with AI coding tools, are highly productive and capable of building complex products without traditional programming training.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/06/25

@ Y Combinator

Many founders are now using AI tools like Cursor and Wind Surf, with Wind Surf gaining popularity for its ability to index entire codebases, making it easier to work with large projects.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

06/28/24

@ Y Combinator

AI programming tools are evolving, and we might see billion-dollar companies created by teams of ten or fewer people.

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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.