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Y Combinator Cast

02/09/24

@ Y Combinator

The current wave of AI innovation is attracting a new generation of founders who are inspired by the success of previous AI pioneers.

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The Truth About Building AI Startups Today

@ Y Combinator

The Truth About Building AI Startups Today

02/09/24

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Julien Codorniou

06/24/25

@ Stripe

Young founders today need role models and inspiration, especially in the context of AI, to realize they can build something impactful from scratch.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/25/24

@ Y Combinator

AI is currently the most exciting area for founders, with many former crypto entrepreneurs transitioning to AI, which offers a more optimistic outlook for innovation.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/25/24

@ Y Combinator

AI is driving a shift in startup focus, requiring founders to be at the cutting edge of AI technology to succeed in this space.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/25/24

@ Y Combinator

AI is set to create a surge of successful founders by providing new tools that enable more people to create value.

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.

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Bill Gates

02/21/25

@ Stripe

Alex Wang, who leads an AI data company, is an example of a successful founder in their 20s today.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/09/24

@ Y Combinator

Young founders are particularly well-positioned to work in AI since no one has extensive experience with large language models, creating a level playing field.

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Paul Buchheit

01/25/25

@ Y Combinator

There's unprecedented demand for AI products, creating a whole new category of businesses that were previously economically unviable. This is the best time to be a founder.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/09/25

@ Y Combinator

Today is an exceptional time to be a founder, as the capabilities of AI tools allow individuals to achieve more with less capital, leading to faster revenue growth for software ideas.