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YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/16/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders must still focus on fundamental business practices to enable AI technology to create value for customers.

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YC

How To Use AI In Your Startup

@ Y Combinator

01/16/25

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/16/25

@ Y Combinator

The fundamental tasks that founders need to perform to enable technology to produce value for customers remain unchanged, and simply switching to an AI-based idea won't alter a startup's fate.

AB

Amit Bendov

05/20/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Founders building AI companies should focus on customer needs rather than solely on investor opinions or market hype.

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Scott Clark

05/23/25

@ a16z

Enterprises must ensure that AI applications align with their business values and goals, rather than solely focusing on performance metrics.

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Alexandr Wang

11/14/23

@ Accel

Founders should focus on areas that are not currently popular but where AI can have a significant impact, rather than trying to start something too far ahead of the technology's capabilities.

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Mati Staniszewski

05/30/25

@ Stripe

Businesses should focus on where they have unique data that can enhance product experiences, rather than just seeking efficiency gains through AI.

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.

WB

Will Bryk

05/10/25

@ EO

To navigate the fast-evolving AI landscape, startups should think from first principles about what the market will need in the long term, rather than just focusing on immediate needs.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/08/25

@ Y Combinator

To build a successful AI startup, founders must engage deeply with real-world problems and understand the needs of their target market.

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Mike Krieger

06/05/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

As AI capabilities grow, product teams can still add significant value by focusing on user experience, ethical considerations, and strategic direction.