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

Y Combinator chose the Chase Center for its 2026 Startup School. Screenshot via Y Combinator Y Combinator filled the Chase Center with aspiring founders for its Startup School. Attendees heard talks from AI leaders, got lots of free products, and chatted with artificial YC partners. Some online commentators compared the event to a megachurch. The CEOs walked out of the light-up tunnel like they were preparing to wrestle. A cameraman walked ahead of them, broadcasting their entrances to a San…