Y Combinator Startup Podcast #141 - Diana Hu
Aug 28, 2019
Diana Hu, co-founder of Escher Reality and now leading Niantic's AR platform, dives into the fascinating world of augmented reality. She shares her journey from cloud television to AR and discusses innovations fueling its future in media. Diana addresses the unique challenges of building products in emerging markets and the emotional rollercoaster of fundraising for new ventures. She also reflects on her immigrant experience, emphasizing the strengths immigrant entrepreneurs bring to the tech industry and offers sage advice for founders navigating the startup ecosystem.
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AR's Development Stage
- AR is in its early stages, similar to the "installation phase" of technological development.
- This phase focuses on building core infrastructure and tools before widespread application development.
Challenges of AR Startups
- Finding product-market fit in AR is challenging due to the many unknowns and evolving technology.
- Diana Hu emphasizes the importance of timing for startups, even with a great idea and team.
Enabling Technologies for AR
- AR development is enabled by trends like mobile infrastructure, Moore's Law, and Koomey's Law.
- Koomey's Law, focusing on power efficiency, is crucial for AR headsets.