AI‑native startups are 25% smaller, hire 15% fewer juniors, and earn higher per‑employee valuations
A new Harvard Business School working paper shows AI‑focused YC startups are about a quarter smaller than their non‑AI peers and employ roughly 15% fewer entry‑level staff. The leaner, flatter teams translate into significantly higher valuations per employee, signaling a talent‑intensive shift for founders and investors.