AI is moving into the physical world. We're excited about a new wave of startups rebuilding the systems that power the real world, from education and healthcare to defense, finance, infrastructure, and work itself. ycombinator.com/rfs↗

AI has stopped being a feature and started being the foundation. We're excited about a new wave of startups rebuilding software, services, and silicon— and pushing AI into the physical world. ycombinator.com/rfs↗

We just raised $20M from @usv, @lightspeedvp, @ycombinator, @JeffDean, @patrickc, and others to build the cloud agent OS for work. …and I’m officially back in @ycombinator — spring ‘26 batch. It’s time to seize the moment. We're hiring! Read on... 🧵↗

If distribution is the new moat, where is the Y-Combinator for creating distribution, not software? I don’t think it exists. There isn’t much product risk anymore in most startups. Only distribution risk.↗

8. The future of education does not look like you think it does. It looks like Y-Combinator. Here’s why: • Respected credential • Teams of peers and mentors • Participants learn by doing • Attracts a global pool of talent • The organization competes for top talent.↗