# VideoGen mentioned by Y Combinator President Garry Tan

Y Combinator President Garry Tan shared VideoGen on X/Twitter in September 2024. As our primary YC partner, Garry has championed VideoGen's mission to democratize professional video creation through AI.

Y Combinator President Garry Tan shared VideoGen on X/Twitter in September 2024, bringing visibility to our mission from one of the most influential voices in Silicon Valley.

## About Garry Tan

Garry Tan is the President and CEO of Y Combinator, the world's most successful startup accelerator. Before leading YC, Garry was a designer and engineer at Palantir and co-founded Posterous (acquired by Twitter) and Initialized Capital.

## The mention

Garry shared VideoGen with his followers on X/Twitter, introducing our platform to his audience of entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts.

## Our YC relationship

Garry Tan serves as VideoGen's primary partner at Y Combinator, providing guidance and support as we scale. His endorsement reflects YC's belief in our vision:

- **Mission**: Democratize professional video creation
- **Approach**: AI-powered, one-click video generation
- **Traction**: 1M+ users before YC, now growing faster

## Why this matters

A mention from Garry Tan carries significant weight in the startup ecosystem. It:

- Validates VideoGen's potential to investors and partners
- Brings visibility from a trusted voice
- Signals Y Combinator's continued support
- Reaches influential decision-makers

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