The Journal.Y Combinator CEO on How AI is Changing What Startups Build
Aug 10, 2026 · 26 min
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Garry Tan is the President and CEO of Y Combinator, a tech incubator that invests millions of dollars into new startups every year. Garry describes himself as “AI-pilled,” saying that he’s seen first-hand how the technology is transforming what startups can build. Ryan Knutson interviews Tan about how he remains optimistic de…