What is Talk to Paul?
Chat with Paul Graham about startups, entrepreneurship, and his essays. Get insights on founding companies, Y Combinator, and startup advice. Built with AI using Paul Graham's RSS feed.
Problem
Users manually read through Paul Graham's essays for startup advice, which requires significant time and effort. Struggle to quickly find specific insights from lengthy content.
Solution
AI chatbot tool that lets users ask questions and receive answers directly sourced from Paul Graham's essays, enabling instant access to targeted startup guidance (e.g., “What’s PG’s view on pivoting startups?”).
Customers
Startup founders, tech entrepreneurs, Y Combinator applicants, and early-stage investors seeking actionable insights from Paul Graham’s writings.
Unique Features
Focuses exclusively on Paul Graham’s verified content with AI-trained responses to ensure accuracy and alignment with his philosophies.
User Comments
Saves hours of essay reading
Answers feel authentic to PG’s style
Useful for YC application prep
Limited to pre-2023 essays
Occasional vague replies
Traction
Ranked #2 on Product Hunt launch day (1,200+ upvotes), ~8k monthly active users, $200k ARR (estimated via subscription pricing), integrated into YC community resources.
Market Size
The global AI education/training market is projected to reach $17.2 billion by 2027 (MarketsandMarkets), with niche AI mentorship tools growing at 32% CAGR.
