Airtable cofounder Howie Liu has launched a $10 million initiative to support 500 founders in building “agent-first” AI companies through Hyperagent’s Founding 500 program. This initiative comes amid growing attention among founders toward agent-first approaches in artificial intelligence development. Additionally, established technology executives are increasingly creating dedicated programs aimed at identifying and assisting early builders in the AI space.

Howie Liu: Howie Liu is the cofounder of Airtable, a widely used no-code platform for building collaborative applications. He has extended his involvement in technology entrepreneurship by directing resources toward new AI efforts. His current focus centers on programs that identify and assist founders creating specialized AI tools.
Hyperagent: Hyperagent runs the Founding 500 program, which connects and supports early-stage founders working on AI technologies. The organization serves as the vehicle for initiatives aimed at accelerating development of agent-focused AI applications. It partners with established technology leaders to identify and back promising projects in this emerging space.

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