YCF25ยท AIAbsurd
The Creative OS for AI video
ActiveChecked 16h ago
Founders
- Philip HoFounder/CEO
- Damian ChngFounder
- Daniel KatheinFounder/CTO
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About Absurd
Absurd is an online whiteboard for filmmakers working with AI. We use it for our own work: our Kalshi spot "Election Day" did 1M+ views, and our videos average 400K+ organic views. Try it at absurd.com
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Absurd: questions
Which YC batch was Absurd in?
Absurd was in Y Combinator's Fall 2025 batch (F25).
Is Absurd still active?
Y Combinator lists Absurd as active.
Who founded Absurd?
Absurd's founders, as listed on its YC page: Philip Ho (Founder/CEO), Damian Chng (Founder), Daniel Kathein (Founder/CTO).
Where is Absurd based?
Absurd lists Los Angeles, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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