About this episode
<p>The next generation of startups will be built by smaller teams than ever before.</p><p><br></p><p>At Startup School 2026, YC President & CEO Garry Tan explains why we're entering the era of personal AGI: AI agents that run on your own infrastructure, compound your knowledge over time, and dramatically increase your ability to build. He shares the tools and workflows he uses every day, why every founder should own their intelligence instead of renting it, and what it means to build under your own power.</p><p><br></p><p>Transcript: https://www.ycrootaccess.com/p/garry-tan-own-your-intelligence</p>
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