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▶ 6:10 · Enterprise AI Adoption · AI-native org design replaces middle management with intelligence layer
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Y Combinator

How To Build A Company With AI From The Ground Up

2026-04-24 · 2 company · 3 thematic
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diana

YC partner and co-host of The Light Cone; background in AR/VR and technical product; works with hard-tech and AI startups.

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