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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

See the 8-slide pitch deck AI video calling platform Lyra used to raise a $6 million seed round from Y Combinator and 468 Capital

Lyra raised $6 million to enhance its AI-native video meeting platform and streamline repetitive go-to-market strategies.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Former Y Combinator, a16z experts hold invite-only summit for founders | TechCrunch

The To Do List Summit will educate early-stage founders on media relations and social media strategies for a fee of $600.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Why a Y Combinator startup tackling AI agents for Windows gave up and pivoted | TechCrunch

Pig.dev, a startup from Y Combinator's Winter 2025 batch, initially aimed to develop agentic tech for Windows desktops but pivoted to Muscle Mem, a cache system for AI.
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fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

YC-backed Apolink by 19-year-old bags $4.3M to build 24/7 connectivity for LEO satellites | TechCrunch

Apolink has raised $4.3 million to create a real-time connectivity network for satellites in low Earth orbit, addressing communication gaps.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan warns students that a 'fake it till you make it' business mindset could land you in jail

I'm very worried about them because what we're coming to understand is they are teaching you to lie. Software is the most empowering thing in the world. Why do you have to lie?
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fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Y Combinator alum launched a new $34M fund dedicated to YC startups, backed by Garry Tan | TechCrunch

Investing in Y Combinator startups can yield significant returns for investors.
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fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Police shut down Cluely's party, the 'cheat at everything' startup | TechCrunch

Cluely's party during the AI Startup School became a legendary event that never happened, showcasing startup culture's unpredictable nature.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

11 startups from YC Demo Day that investors are talking about | TechCrunch

Cactus's AI aims to assist solopreneurs, who are often overwhelmed, by identifying new opportunities and allowing them to focus on their core business activities.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

These are 10 of the most exciting AI agent startups to come out of Y Combinator's first-ever Spring batch

Y Combinator's Spring 2025 batch highlights a significant focus on startups developing agentic AI, with 70 such companies selected.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

How Peter Thiel's Relationship With Eliezer Yudkowsky Launched the AI Revolution

Sam Altman, influenced by Peter Thiel, champions ambitious tech pursuits, shifting from being a millennial optimist to a guide for hard technology investments.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

TechCrunch Week in Review: Coinbase gets hacked | TechCrunch

Coinbase confirmed a data breach resulting in stolen personal information while refusing to pay a ransom.
Chime filed for an IPO, highlighting its partnership with the Dallas Mavericks as a marketing strategy.
InventWood's 'Superwood' innovation could redefine the construction industry with wood as strong as steel.
Y Combinator expressed concerns over Google's impact on startup innovation in an antitrust brief.
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fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
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Y Combinator startup Firecrawl is ready to pay $1M to hire three AI agents as employees | TechCrunch

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fromSFGATE
5 months ago

SF tech startup's launch video ridiculed as 'bad SNL sweatshop skit'

Automated surveillance of workers by tech tools can provoke significant backlash and misinterpretation of intent.
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fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Y Combinator deletes posts after a startup's demo goes viral | TechCrunch

Optifye.AI's demo facing social media backlash highlights concerns regarding AI surveillance in factory settings, leading Y Combinator to delete the video.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Y Combinator startup Firecrawl is ready to pay $1M to hire three AI agents as employees | TechCrunch

Firecrawl is focused on employing AI agents to improve its web scraping service and customer support efficiency.
NYC startup
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

SF tech startup's launch video ridiculed as 'bad SNL sweatshop skit'

Automated surveillance of workers by tech tools can provoke significant backlash and misinterpretation of intent.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Y Combinator deletes posts after a startup's demo goes viral | TechCrunch

Optifye.AI's demo facing social media backlash highlights concerns regarding AI surveillance in factory settings, leading Y Combinator to delete the video.
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fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Y Combinator says Google is a 'monopolist' that has 'stunted' the startup ecosystem | TechCrunch

Y Combinator accuses Google of stifling startup innovation in AI and web search due to its monopolistic practices.
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fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Palantir exec defends company's immigration surveillance work | TechCrunch

Palantir faces criticism for its contract with ICE, but company executives defend its contributions to public safety.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Techstars increases startup funding to $220,000, mirroring YC structure | TechCrunch

Techstars increases investment to $220,000 for startups, closely matching Y Combinator's terms, enhancing competition for startup funding.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Defense tech Theseus landed Y Combinator, the US Special Forces and $4.3M from a tweet | TechCrunch

'Our technology allows drones to determine their position using just a camera and Google Maps, providing a crucial alternative to GPS amid increasing GPS jamming in conflict zones.'
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fromBitcoin Magazine
3 months ago

Y Combinator Backed Theya Announces Bitcoin Solutions For Businesses

With Theya for Business, we've built more than a vault-it's your company's Bitcoin operating system.
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fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Michael Seibel is leaving Y Combinator | TechCrunch

Michael Seibel is transitioning to a 'partner emeritus' role at Y Combinator after over 12 years.
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fromForbes
4 months ago

Posting For Millions: The New Marketing Playbook For Silicon Valley

Social media engagement presents untapped potential for businesses to build trust and community.
Companies can significantly benefit from open sharing of milestones and journeys on social media platforms.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

YC-backed food supply startup Vendease restructures employees' salaries | TechCrunch

Vendease has replaced traditional salaries with performance-based pay in an effort to improve profitability.
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fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

'Vibe coding' lets 10 engineers do the work of a team of 50 to 100, says CEO of Silicon Valley incubator

'Vibe coding' enables startups to operate leaner by leveraging AI for coding tasks, allowing small teams to achieve substantial revenue.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Y Combinator urges the White House to support Europe's Digital Markets Act | TechCrunch

Y Combinator urges support for Europe's Digital Markets Act to enhance competition and innovation in the U.S. tech ecosystem.
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fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

10 startups to watch from Y Combinator's W25 Demo Day | TechCrunch

Y Combinator's Winter 2025 Demo Day revealed a strong focus on AI agent support tools among its 160 showcased startups.
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fromTechCrunch
10 months ago

9 startups that stood out on YC Demo Day 2 | TechCrunch

AI continues to dominate Y Combinator's Summer 2024 Demo Day, with innovative applications across various industries.
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fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

10 startups to watch from Y Combinator's W25 Demo Day | TechCrunch

Y Combinator's Winter 2025 Demo Day revealed a strong focus on AI agent support tools among its 160 showcased startups.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
10 months ago

9 startups that stood out on YC Demo Day 2 | TechCrunch

AI continues to dominate Y Combinator's Summer 2024 Demo Day, with innovative applications across various industries.
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fromDigitalfrontier
4 months ago

Digital Frontier | Y Combinator turns 20: 'They call it an accelerator for a reason'

Y Combinator accelerates startup growth significantly, enabling companies to achieve milestones far quicker than traditional routes.
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fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

A quarter of startups in YC's current cohort have codebases that are almost entirely AI-generated | TechCrunch

AI is significantly changing the coding landscape, with 25% of Y Combinator's startups having 95% of their code generated by AI.
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fromFast Company
5 months ago

What is Y Combinator now? Critics say the famed accelerator is having an identity crisis

Y Combinator's first-ever Fall batch showed mixed results, with a predominance of AI startups and increased criticism of the program's dilution.
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago

The four startups from YC's Fall batch that enterprises should pay attention to | TechCrunch

Y Combinator's Fall cohort features a striking 87% of startups focused on AI, emphasizing innovation in customer service and application monitoring.
fromTechCrunch
8 months ago

Encore is an AI-powered search engine for your thrifting needs | TechCrunch

Encore aims to simplify secondhand shopping by consolidating multiple platforms into a single search engine, addressing consumer frustrations.
The co-founders' personal experiences with thrifting drive their commitment to creating an intuitive online marketplace for secondhand goods.
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