The Top 10 Startups at Y Combinator’s Demo Day That Will Disrupt the Status Quo (and Possibly the World)
Y Combinator’s Summer 2024 cohort has just finished its Demo Day, and it’s clear that the accelerator is still obsessed with AI. But amidst the sea of AI-powered startups, a few stand out for their revolutionary potential to upend entire industries.
1. Entangl: The AI That Will Automate Your Engineering Projects (and Possibly Your Job)
Entangl’s AI can detect errors in engineering projects, propose solutions, and even implement them itself. And if that’s not enough, it’s already got deals with AWS and Vodafone. We’re not sure what’s more impressive – the technology or the fact that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has taken notice.
2. Exa: The Energy-Efficient AI Chips That Will Save the Planet (and Your Power Bill)
Exa’s AI chips are nearly 28 times more efficient than NVIDIA’s H100s, and they can adapt to different models with just software configuration. If they can scale, this could be the solution to the energy crisis that’s been plaguing the tech industry.
3. Kopra Bio: The Cancer Therapy That Could Change the Course of Human History
Kopra Bio’s autoimmune therapy has shown promising results in animal tests, with most subjects still alive after 250 days. If this translates to humans, it could be a game-changer for cancer patients worldwide.
4. LedgerUp: The AI Bookkeeper That Will Make Accounting a Thing of the Past
LedgerUp’s AI can categorize transactions, find discounts and credits, manage invoices, and even handle taxes. If it works as promised, bookkeeping could become a thing of the past, freeing up entrepreneurs to focus on what really matters.
5. OrgOrg: The Productivity Suite That Will Streamline Your Business (and Your Life)
OrgOrg’s founder, Wayne Crosby, has a proven track record of success, having taken his previous company through YC and selling it to Google. His new venture promises to help businesses consolidate their app usage and increase productivity.
6. Oway: The Carpooling for Freight That Will Disrupt the Logistics Industry
Oway’s carpooling for freight lets small businesses share truck space and save money on shipping. It’s like Uber Pool, but for goods. We’re not sure what’s more impressive – the concept or the fact that it’s already gaining traction.
7. Silurian: The Weather Prediction Engine That Will Change the Way We Live
Silurian’s founders previously helped build one of the world’s most accurate weather forecasting models, and now they’re building their own. Their foundational model for predicting the weather could be a game-changer for industries from agriculture to aviation.
8. Theseus: The Unjammable Drones That Will Revolutionize Warfare (and Possibly Change the Course of Human History)
Theseus’s drones can dodge jamming, even if the opponent is Russia. This technology has the potential to shift the balance of power in conflicts around the world.
9. Xtraffic: The Smart Traffic Lights That Will Reduce Congestion and Accidents
Xtraffic’s AI-controlled traffic lights have already been implemented in several cities in Texas. We can only hope they make it to the rest of the world, because traffic congestion is a plague that affects us all.
10. Drones That Can’t Be Jammed: The Game-Changer for Military and Commercial Use
This one speaks for itself. The ability to jam-proof drones could change the course of warfare and open up new possibilities for commercial use cases.
These startups may not be the most obvious winners, but they have the potential to disrupt entire industries and change the world.
