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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.

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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

Vertical AI agents are designed for specific tasks, like automating customer support for niche markets, which makes them more efficient than general-purpose solutions.

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Sequoia Capital Cast

05/07/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Evidence shows that vertical agents can outperform human experts in specific tasks, such as security and DevOps, indicating a promising future for AI in specialized roles.

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.

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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Bret Taylor

05/08/25

@ Sequoia Capital

The applied AI market will manifest as agents tailored for specific industries, such as legal or customer service, representing a new form of software as a service.

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a16z Cast

03/21/25

@ a16z

The future of AI involves a partnership between horizontal technology providers and vertical experts to create specialized systems that meet national needs.

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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.

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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.

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Sundar Pichai

05/16/25

@ All-In Podcast

The AI landscape is much larger than previous technologies, and there will be many successful companies emerging, not just a few winners and losers.