Frameworks for Growth Garry Tan of YC: Why The Next Unicorns Are Built By AI | Frameworks for Growth
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May 21, 2025 
In this insightful discussion, Garry Tan, President and CEO of Y Combinator and a seasoned venture capitalist, delves into the rapidly evolving startup landscape shaped by AI. He emphasizes the ease of achieving product-market fit and the shift towards smaller, more efficient teams. Tan advocates for high agency in founders and the importance of empathy in design. He also explores the nuances of AI regulation and the transformative power of open source technologies, proving that innovation thrives when creativity and accountability intersect.
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AI Sparks Rapid Startup Growth
- AI enables rapid startup growth with small teams, reaching $10M revenue within 12 months.
- Recent YC batches show consistent 10% weekly revenue growth, unprecedented in past startup cycles.
Make Something People Want
- Focus on making something people want as the top priority for startup success.
- The main barrier now is understanding customers deeply, not technical ability.
Data Curve's Pivot Success Story
- Data Curve pivoted from an undifferentiated AI workflow to AI for PM software after realizing lack of direct experience.
- They quickly grew to nearly eight figures by focusing on familiar customer problems.