Founder Stories: Cathy Di

Summary

Cathy Di, a Princeton senior, left her computer‑science studies to co‑found Daedalus Labs, a platform that simplifies building and deploying AI agents. After a last‑minute application, her team was accepted into Y Combinator’s summer batch, turning an idea with no customers or revenue into an $11 million valuation. Daedalus Labs now leverages YC’s mentorship network, which Di cites as a key factor in their rapid progress. She urges aspiring founders to seize the moment and start now rather than waiting.

Original Description

Five minutes before the deadline, Cathy Di applied to YC with an idea: Dedalus Labs. Months later, she's now running a company that's just raised $11M.

The deadline to apply for the winter batch is tonight at 8pm PT - there's still time to get your app in!

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