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From AI SDRs to automated CRM data entry, Y Combinator startups are redefining the revenue stack. We analyzed 135+ GTM tech companies to see how they're automating sales.

Everyone knows Clay; many learned it through agencies; most agree the yield can be powerful; and yet, teams still feel a persistent gap between 'what the platform could do' and 'what our teams can reliably operate day‑to‑day.'

I'm an operator-builder by background, most recently the person you call to make messy GTM and data systems actually work. When I helped stand up InDrive's corporate venture arm, we invested across frontier markets—and quickly hit the limits of off-the-shelf databases.

Automated company research is crucial yet notoriously challenging — especially in industries where reliable online information is limited or fragmented. At Extruct AI, we're committed to providing precise and actionable data, no matter how challenging the task.

The best sales reps don't just send emails—they do their homework. Deep research agents are changing the game for go-to-market teams, condensing 10+ hours of account research into minutes.

A comprehensive analysis of Clay's capabilities, limitations, and real-world applications in VC research workflows. Discover if Clay is suitable for investment research.