TECHNOLOGYJul 27 · 16:27 UTCBUSINESS INSIDERHenry Chandonnet ([email protected])

Y Combinator turned a sports arena into AI's biggest pep rally

Y Combinator hosted its 2026 Startup School at the Chase Center, a sports arena in San Francisco, with over 6,000 attendees. The event featured talks by AI leaders like Sam Altman and Jensen Huang, free product offerings, AI-simulated YC partners, and comparisons to a 'megachurch' due to its energetic atmosphere and scale.

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