Ankit Gupta, General Partner at Y Combinator and former founder, dives into the transformative impact of AI on entrepreneurship. He reveals that nearly 90% of YC startups are AI-driven, emphasizing that coding agents are leveling the playing field for younger founders. Gupta challenges traditional startup norms, arguing that execution skills trump pedigree. He discusses the rising prominence of Indian founders, the loneliness of entrepreneurship, and YC's survival mantra, 'Don't die.' Lastly, he reflects on the unpredictable future shaped by AI.
