tom
@tomzhengy
18, cofounder @cladoai (YC X25)
Introducing Clado. We trained SOTA models to perform deep research for people on over 200 million+ profiles all from a simple prompt. We also curated complete alumni networks for 2000+ colleges/universities across the world. and we're live right now @ clado. ai
Sleeping next to my cofounder every night is the reason @cladoai moves fast with precision. Here's why: > Being in physical proximity forces regular emotional alignment. > We don’t schedule our most important conversations — they happen naturally. > We talk about things other…
Heard this at the beginning of YC. Context: Paul Graham invited us to his house to host an impromptu office hours at the beginning of the YC spring batch. However, instead of talking about our product, talking to customers, and finding product market fit, he got curious: ”How…
Don't drop out of college to start or work for a startup. There will be other (and probably better) startup opportunities, but you can't get your college years back.
a ucsd goat
Scoop: Elad Gil is raising a $1.5 billion fund, which if closed would be one of the largest hauls for a solo GP. More in Dealmaker today! theinformation.com/articles/elad-…
YC changed our lives forever. We applied 2hrs before it was due, you still have 2 weeks. My one tip is to launch your product ASAP (preferably before submitting. Helps with identifying differentiation and initial traction, both very important to early stage products. Good luck!
Applications for the YC Fall 2025 batch are now open! Apply by August 4: ycombinator.com/apply
heartwarming!! man stops tying his shoes to comfort woman at coldplay concert 🥹🥹🙏
Today we launched our new platform: Clado Atlas. Atlas represents a new age of people search engine—one that understands intent, not just keywords. It works by combining small language models trained to interpret your query semantically, retrieve a precise, complete set of…
if I'm a researcher at meta and the guy next to me was making $100m more than me i'd be pissed. either mark had to increase wages for everyone or there's a reason to be at meta other than for the money. can't imagine the culture is good right now.
back on x dot com because we’re launching soon. spent the last week focusing. 07/17
Opennote (@opennote_me) is the interactive AI tutor that knows you. It creates personalized video lessons, practice problems, and drawings—adapting to your learning style and goals so every session feels tailored and engaging. ycombinator.com/launches/Nwd-o… Congrats on the launch,…
Dash (@usedashai) transforms knowledge work. It takes context across Gmail, Slack, Notion, and more to search & complete tasks. From planning to lead qualification, Dash handles busywork to make you 10x. ycombinator.com/launches/Nv3-d… Congrats on the launch, @raidingAI,…