Demo day is coming up for YC’s W25 batch. This morning, I picked out the coolest startups in the group. Let’s see who I need to meet!
Pave Robotics
This one is insane — robots that fix cracks in roads!
We could certainly use this here in Jersey, which has some gnarly pavement from time to time. I don’t know much about robotics, but if I did, I’d be all over this one.
I wonder how much cheaper all our government services could get in a world of robots and DOGE.
Amby Health
Amby makes cutting edge software for first responders.
One of my best friends is an EMT. He uses the jankiest, most ancient software you’ve ever seen.
His field also suffers from severe staffing shortages. This product could make his life a lot better!
I just contacted these guys to learn more.
Archon
Archon makes it easy for software companies to get federal contracts.
Can you imagine how hard it is for a startup to get a federal contract today? That business is dominated by the big, slow, expensive “primes”.
Archon can get you through FEDRAMP in 6 months instead of 16. Incredible!
I hit these fellas up yesterday.
Permitify
These guys help building departments process permit requests faster.
If ever there were a product that was desperately needed, this is it. Permit hell is one of the main reasons housing costs so much in this country.
I’m booking a meeting with these guys now.
Gale
Gale makes getting an H-1B visa easy. Other platforms like Lighthouse do a great job on O-1 visas, but I think there’s room for a product that’s laser focused on H-1B’s.
Bringing in the most talented people is the #1 thing America can do to stay on top. So, tools to enable that are a big focus for me.
I booked a meeting with these guys for March. Can’t wait!
Wrap-Up
This post only covers the startups from this batch that have launched. There will be more launches in the coming weeks, which means even more cool startups to look at.
Best of luck to these incredible companies!
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