Y'all should launch agencies and apply to YC!
Y Combinator is now actively funding AI agencies, and this represents a massive shift in how the startup ecosystem views service-based AI businesses. For years, YC was primarily focused on product companies — SaaS tools, marketplaces, and platforms. But the rise of AI agents has created an entirely new category.
The AI agent economy is here. Y Combinator's Startup Podcast recently dedicated an entire episode to this topic, discussing how AI agents are creating new business models and opportunities that didn't...
The AI agent economy is here. Y Combinator's Startup Podcast recently dedicated an entire episode to this topic, discussing how AI agents are creating new business models and opportunities that didn't exist even a year ago.
What makes this moment special is the convergence of several factors: the tools are mature enough to deliver real value, businesses are actively seeking AI solutions, and the barrier to entry for building AI-powered services has never been lower.
If you've been sitting on the sidelines thinking about starting an AI agency, this is your moment. The combination of YC's backing and the explosive demand for AI services means the opportunity window is wide open — but it won't stay that way forever.
Build something. Ship it. Apply to YC. The worst that can happen is you end up with a profitable business that didn't get into YC.
Sardor Akhmedov
Originally posted on Telegram @akhmedovco