Its really hard to find purpose. Here are some thoughts from Y-Combinator, I’m amused that it doesn’t have any cybersecurity, healthcare or human services like care delivery technology companies - everything is AI whitewash.
YC Request for Startups 2024
1) Government Software
- AI software to automate government administrative tasks
- Target large-scale operations like form processing, application reviews
- Build solutions for citizen-facing services (DMV, permits, licenses)
2) Public Safety Technology
- Advanced computer vision: develop privacy-preserving surveillance
- Emergency response systems: cut response times and improve coordination
- Community safety platforms: bridge community-police communication gap
- Law enforcement efficiency tools: reduce paperwork, increase patrol time
3) US Manufacturing
- Focus on automated manufacturing systems using ML and robotics
- Follow Tesla’s Gigafactory model for modern US manufacturing
- Target industries with strategic importance (semiconductors, batteries)
4) Stablecoins 2.0
- Build business-focused stablecoin management platforms
- Develop easy integration tools for developers
- Focus on cross-border payments and remittances
5) LLMs for Chip Design
- ASIC and FPGA optimization tools using AI
- Target 5-100x performance improvements
- Focus on energy efficiency (10-100x gains)
6) Fintech 2.0
- Build AI-first financial products without legacy constraints
- Target underserved markets in insurance and wealth management
- Focus on global payment solutions
7) Space Companies
- Capitalize on 10x launch cost reduction
- Build businesses around satellite applications
- Create infrastructure for routine space access
8) AI-Aided Engineering Tools
- Modernize CAD/CAM with AI assistance
- Simplify complex engineering tools
- Create accessible design validation tools, focus on physics simulation acceleration
9) One Million Jobs 2.0
- Create sustainable human-centric job platforms, focus on jobs that AI can’t replace
- Build tools for independent business owners
Moonshots
- Give sight to the blind – cure blindness through eye transplants. Added on Dec 5, 2024