TBPN Garry Tan, Augustus Doricko, Nichole Wischoff, Billy Thalheimer, Mamma Mia!
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Mar 6, 2025 
Garry Tan, President of Y Combinator, shares his expertise on startups and evolving coding practices. Augustus Doricko, Founder of Rainmaker, discusses innovative weather modification solutions. Nichole Wischoff from Wischoff Ventures provides insights into early-stage investments in the tech ecosystem. Billy Thalheimer, Founder of Regent, introduces his electric sea gliders, revolutionizing regional transport with eco-friendly technology. The conversation weaves through the future of AI, startup dynamics, and the importance of real-world experience in a digital age.
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Embrace LLMs
- Gary Tan advises technical founders to leverage LLMs for coding.
- Not using these tools is a missed opportunity to focus on other essential tasks.
Founder Mode at YC
- Gary Tan describes running YC in "founder mode," inspired by advice from Brian Chesky.
- This involves applying zero-based accounting and first principles thinking to leadership.
YC's Broad Focus
- Gary Tan encourages founders to apply to YC, regardless of their specific technology focus.
- YC supports various technologies, from AI and software to hard tech and atom-based innovations.