Y Combinator Demo Day 2023: Our favorites Day 2 | TechCrunch
Sep 07, 2023 - news.bensbites.co
TechCrunch has highlighted its favorite startups from Y Combinator’s Summer 2023 Demo Day, Day 2. Standout companies included Envelope, a neobank with a focus on budgeting, and Flint, a ChatGPT for schools. Envelope was praised for its potential to help users manage their finances better, while Flint was recognized for its potential to change education. Other notable startups focused on AI and logistics, aiming to improve the efficiency of trucking and supply chains.
The article also mentioned other startups that caught the team's attention, such as Silimate, a startup that was found to be very interesting by several team members. The second day of YC's demo day featured a variety of sectors, but AI and logistics stood out. The team noted that any startup that can improve the supply chain, especially after the mess caused by the early pandemic days, is appreciated.
Key takeaways:
Y Combinator's Summer 2023 cohort has completed its pitches to investors and media.
Stand-out startups from the second day include Envelope, a neobank with a focus on budgeting, and Flint, a ChatGPT for schools.
Envelope uses the "envelope method" of budgeting and aims to help users manage their finances better.
Flint is embracing the use of ChatGPT in education, despite potential concerns from parents.
