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Conor Brennan-Burke, Hyperspell Founder (YC F25) on AI Agent Memory

Nov 8, 2025
Conor Brennan-Burke, Founder and CEO of Hyperspell, creates memory and context infrastructure for AI agents. He shares his journey from homeschooling to tech founder in multiple countries. Conor discusses the importance of customer relationships in differentiating AI companies. He explores how memory features in AI enhance personalization and adaptability in real products. He also touches on building a no-code integration solution and prioritizing security for enterprise clients. Plus, he reveals his love for DJing and favorite books!
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ANECDOTE

Small-Town Dropout Turned Founder

  • Conor dropped out of traditional school at 12, started college at 13, then moved from consulting to tech to build products.
  • He grew up on a small farm and credits self-directed learning for his path to founding Hyperspell.
ADVICE

Differentiate By Serving Customers Deeply

  • Do focus on fundamentals and build strong customer relationships instead of chasing hype.
  • Bend over backwards for customers and make them the hero of your story to differentiate your AI company.
ANECDOTE

Doing Non-Scalable Favors Wins Loyalty

  • Conor flew his team to LA to onboard a customer in person and that customer later became an investor.
  • He personally went door-to-door with donuts to help a customer sell their product.
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