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May 3, 2026

Y Combinator's guide to being an AI-native company: tokenmaxx, don't headcountmaxx

In Y Combinator's "Startup School," partner Diana Hu advocated for startups to begin tokenmaxxing — with leaner staff.

Y Combinator's guide to being an AI-native company: tokenmaxx, don't headcountmaxx

TL;DR

  • Y Combinator partner Diana Hu discussed "tokenmaxxing" at "Startup School."
  • The advice was directed towards startups.
  • Tokenmaxxing suggests maintaining leaner staff levels.

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