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Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan Spotlights CaptainRAG's NLP-Powered Automated File Search ====================================================================================
Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan Spotlights CaptainRAG's NLP-Powered Automated File Search ====================================================================================  ### Garry Tan
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You can build an agent but it is blind without data.
The founders of @RunCaptainRAG applied their NLP research in their startup to create automated file search.
Really accurate results within Garry's List. Here they are at the YC MV office doing a Collison install with me.
Mar 18, 2026, 2:37 AM View on X
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Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan highlights CaptainRAG, a startup applying NLP research to create accurate automated file search, emphasizing the critical role of data for AI agents.
Summary
Garry Tan, CEO of Y Combinator, introduces CaptainRAG, a YC-backed startup that leverages natural language processing (NLP) research to develop an automated file search solution. Tan underscores a critical principle for AI agents: they are 'blind without data,' implying CaptainRAG's strength lies in its data-driven approach. He praises the startup's 'really accurate results' within 'Garry's List' and shares a photo of the founders at the YC office during a 'Collison install,' signaling a significant milestone or endorsement.
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