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Theregister
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Amazon will give startups $500K in AWS AI credits

Amazon providing Y Combinator startups with $500k in AWS credits for AI models.
Strategic partnerships with VC firms like Y Combinator tailored for startups' needs. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
European startups

Y Combinator puts out a new call for startups in areas like AI, spatial computing, climate tech and more | TechCrunch

Y Combinator has updated its Request for Startups list to include spatial computing, climate tech, and applications of AI technology.
The list also includes requests for startups in healthcare, defense technology, new space companies, and startups focused on bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

YC's Tom Blomfield will speak at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 about raising money with no regrets | TechCrunch

Tom Blomfield, a group partner at Y Combinator, will be speaking at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024.
Blomfield will discuss how to raise money and navigate the fundraising process effectively. [ more ]
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Mission Local
3 months ago
Mission District

Two more SF supervisors get mailed threats referencing Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan's posts

Five San Francisco supervisors have received threatening mail referencing an online rant by Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan.
The threatening messages included a reference to a Tupac Shakur song.
The San Francisco Police Department is investigating the hateful mailers. [ more ]
Mission Local
3 months ago
San Francisco

'Stupid,' 'shameful' say tech workers of Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan's rant

Tech workers in San Francisco criticize Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan for his recent controversial comments.
Some tech workers believe Tan should step down and be replaced by a responsible adult. [ more ]
Mission Local
3 months ago
San Francisco

Garry Tan, tech CEO & campaign donor, wishes death upon SF politicians

Garry Tan, the CEO of startup accelerator Y Combinator, went on a drunken online tirade, wishing death upon seven San Francisco supervisors.
Tan's comments have been condemned as unacceptable and potentially inciting real-world violence.
Tan is known for his short temper and extensive blocking of users on Twitter. [ more ]
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TechCrunch
2 weeks ago
European startups

How Y Combinator's founder-matching service helped medical records AI startup Hona land $3M | TechCrunch

Y Combinator's online founder-matching tool is highly valuable and influential in creating successful startups. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

Y Combinator's latest cohort had only one LatAm startup in large part because of AI | TechCrunch

Y Combinator had a significant drop in Latin American startups in its Winter 2024 batch compared to previous cohorts.
The decline in Latin American startups participating in Y Combinator's batches is notable, potentially impacted by reduced efforts like global outreach tours. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

TechCrunch Minute: YC's Demo Day highlights our AI startup bubble | TechCrunch

Y Combinator's demo day showcased a variety of startups beyond just AI technologies.
Accelerators like Y Combinator offer vital support to founders with early capital and advice. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

The hard tech renaissance accelerates as YC spotlights space, manufacturing and defense | TechCrunch

YC focusing on hard-tech startups in sectors like space, manufacturing, and defense.
Y Combinator aims to attract new talent and institutional investors to spur a hard tech startup boom. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

These AI startups stood out the most in Y Combinator's Winter 2024 batch | TechCrunch

Funding for AI startups surged in 2023, reaching $25.2 billion.
AI startups dominated Y Combinator's Winter 2024 Demo Day with 86 ventures. [ more ]
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