N.YC FOUNDER MODE pt1
We’re bringing YC’s pay-it-forward culture to New York, bringing alumni together to help each other move faster and build something people want.
It’ll be around 5 to 10 people. Our goal is to bring the YC family together and create that same SF mindset and energy in NYC.
Agenda
7:00–7:15 PM — Founder Networking
7:15–7:20 PM — Welcome & Ground Rules
A brief introduction to the format and confidentiality guidelines.7:20–7:35 PM — Founder Check-ins
Each founder has 90 - 120 seconds to share:What you’re building
One challenge you’re facing
What kind of help would be useful
7:35–7:55 PM — Quick Questions & Founder Feedback
Ask brief clarifying questions or share concise, experience-based advice on the challenges raised.7:55 PM onward — Open Networking & Follow-up Conversations
Continue the conversations that were most relevant to you and connect directly with founders who shared useful questions, experience, or advice.
The following YC Alumni are expected to join us at the event! Please note that some last-minute cancellations may occur, so not everyone listed is guaranteed to attend.
1. Mitch Fogelson
Company: Beyond Reach Labs
Batch: W26
Space solar arrays that grow to the size of a football field in orbit
2. Aaron Chew
Company: Synthetic Society
Batch: S25
Synthetic Users to Simulate Real Users
3. Kevin O'Connell
Company: Version Story Compare
Batch: W21
Git for Lawyers, now within Claude
4. Ian Tracey
Company: Turntable
Batch: W23
AI-native operating system for analytics teams
5. Robert Xu
Company: Fern (formerly Ishiki Labs)
Batch: W26
RL environments for robotics companies
6. Connor Waslo
Company: Caddy
Batch: F25
Your Personal AI for everyday work. Lives in your texts.
7. Iqbol Temirkhojaev
Company: Wayco
Batch: W26
AI operator for medlegal cases
Organized by
Kyosuke Togami from Transpose Platform
Transpose Platform is a fund-of-funds and venture capital platform with 600+ direct company investments and 50+ fund investments and advisory engagements globally, and is also a major LP of Y Combinator.
Josh Trujillo From AngelList
AngelList, the venture platform supporting 25,000+ funds and syndicates, with $171B+ in assets on platform.
Venue Sponsored by Leminnow.com
Leminnow is the autonomous AI security team for real-time web defense and compliance.