Listen "Behind YC’s AI Agent Boom"
Episode Synopsis
YC’s latest wave is all about AI agents — but how do you actually make them scale? In this episode, we sit down with Sam Bhagwat, co-founder of Gatsby and now founder of Mastra, a JavaScript/TypeScript framework making AI agents production-ready.Sam shares:How Gatsby grew into one of the most popular open-source frameworksWhy 2025 is the year of AI agents, and why YC startups are betting bigThe 5 principles of building scalable AI agents (orchestration, composability, reliability, developer-first design, continuous learning)Real-world use cases: from fintech (PLAID Japan) to aerospace and healthcareHow Mastra boosts developer productivity 2–3× with agent workflows and code-review bots👉 If you’re a founder, developer, or tech leader, this episode is your playbook for navigating the agent era — and learning how to automate before you get automated.#AIagents #YCStartups #SamBhagwat #Mastra #FutureOfWorkWhere to find me:• David: Linkedin• Email: [email protected] Want to stay ahead of AI's impact on jobs and future opportunities? Join 18000+ tech leaders and founders who are shaping the future of AI here:• Newsletter: Join Here
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