@FinanceYF5: a16z partner Olivia Moore just finished a week of intensive YC company meetings. Her conclusion: YC is always a few months ahead of the market! In this batch, she saw 6 signals. Each points to the same thing: AI is rewriting the rules of business.
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a16z partner Olivia Moore shared 6 signals after intensive YC company meetings, believing that AI is rewriting the rules of business.
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🔥 a16z partner Olivia Moore just wrapped a week of intense YC company meetings
Her conclusion: YC is always a few months ahead of the market!
She spotted 6 signals in this batch
Every single one points to the same thing: AI is rewriting the rules of business 👇 https://t.co/vW1ASzE5qq
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