The Social Radars Founder Mode: Garry Tan, President & CEO, Y Combinator
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Aug 22, 2025 
Garry Tan, the President & CEO of Y Combinator, dives into the transformative 'Founder Mode' event he organized for YC alumni. He highlights how AI is revolutionizing the startup landscape, enabling founders to thrive with smaller teams and innovative tools. Tan shares insights on the evolving dynamics of startup funding and the significant opportunities it presents. He also reflects on the journey of leadership for founders, emphasizing the balance between hands-on involvement and fostering a positive company culture.
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AI Shrinks Teams, Boosts Margins
- AI lets startups automate tasks once done by many humans, drastically lowering headcount needs.
- Founders can now scale revenue with teams of five to ten people using AI agents.
AI Improves Unit Economics
- AI-driven efficiency raises startup profitability and frees capital for growth.
- Fewer startups will fail from running out of money because AI reduces operating costs.
Startup Market Expands Rapidly
- The number of impactful startups will expand as AI lowers barriers to value creation.
- YC expects to fund a much larger share as the ecosystem grows from hundreds to thousands of winners.