Y Combinator Startup Podcast
The State of Startups in 2026
September 18, 2026·36 min·6-min readnarrativetechnology
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We're in a pivotal moment where AI is accelerating both software and hard tech innovation, enabling solo and experienced founders to build faster and more effectively than ever before. The state of the art isn't just smarter models—it's how they're reshaping company formation, revenue growt
We're in a pivotal moment where AI is accelerating both software and hard tech innovation, enabling solo and experienced founders to build faster and more effectively than ever before. The state of the art isn't just smarter models—it's how they're reshaping company formation, revenue growt
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