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  • 5 Pivots to Profit: How a YC App Hit 300K Users & $1M ARR in 6 Months
    September 24, 2025
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    5 Pivots to Profit: How a YC App Hit 300K Users & $1M ARR in 6 Months

    Candle, a social app for couples and close friends, rapidly grew to 300,000 users and over $1 million in annual recurring revenue by pivoting from a failed AI shopping tool based on user feedback and a viral TikTok video. The app differentiates itself by focusing on strengthening existing relatio...

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  • YC-Backed Bucket Robotics: How It Survived Its First CES
    January 19, 2026
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    YC-Backed Bucket Robotics: How It Survived Its First CES

    Bucket Robotics' CEO ensured their CES debut by driving gear through a twelve-hour rainstorm, demonstrating the relentless hustle required for a startup to navigate the massive event. The company automates manufacturing quality inspection using vision systems trained on simulated defects from CAD...

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