Imagining a New YC for the AI Era
curious_vii · x · 2026-07-16
The author suggests a potential "new YC" model: instead of grooming SaaS companies for an IPO as the primary exit strategy, it would specifically discover, cultivate, and capitalize on talent, funneling these individuals to companies like Anthropic and OpenAI.
The core takeaway is that in the AI era, talent flow and absorption by major organizations might become more critical than traditional independent startup exits. Consequently, an incubator's value would shift from "supporting companies" to "supplying top-tier talent."
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