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# OpenYC

Public AI-readable Markdown profile for [OpenYC](https://smollaunch.com/products/openyc) on Smol Launch.

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## Profile

- Name: OpenYC
- Slug: `openyc`
- Smol Launch page: [https://smollaunch.com/products/openyc](https://smollaunch.com/products/openyc)
- Markdown page: [https://smollaunch.com/products/openyc.md](https://smollaunch.com/products/openyc.md)
- Website: [https://openyc.org](https://openyc.org)
- Logo: [https://hel1.your-objectstorage.com/smollaunch-prod/f7rpi5vy8e53gtlk2gki960suoii](https://hel1.your-objectstorage.com/smollaunch-prod/f7rpi5vy8e53gtlk2gki960suoii)
- Tagline: Make something people need
- Maker: [Arion C. Hardison](https://smollaunch.com/users/arion_c_hardison)
- Pricing: Free
- Verification: Not currently badge-verified
- Profile data last updated: 2026-10-05T16:00:00Z

## Categories

- [AI & ML](https://smollaunch.com/categories/ai-ml)

## About

> OpenYC is a new kind of startup accelerator built on three pillars: open by design and in name, AI-native, and rooted in public good — measured by who it helps, not just profit. Programs are intent-driven and run by governed AI agents, each paired with a Public Domain Agent (PDA): one open public expert AI per domain. The difference is what you ship. Instead of building one more private app, you connect to a city's digital public infrastructure (DPI) — like NYC — and release your work as a digital public good (DPG): public, shared and reusable rather than locked up. The industry promised AI would help humanity, then chased profit; OpenYC keeps the promise. Example programs include Medicare.dev (easier healthcare access) and Crohn's AI (support for people living with Crohn's/IBD). Free to start.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is OpenYC?

Make something people need

### Is OpenYC free?

Yes — OpenYC is free to use.

### Who made OpenYC?

OpenYC was built by Arion C. Hardison. Make something people need

### What category does OpenYC belong to?

OpenYC is a AI & ML tool, listed and launched on Smol Launch.

### When did OpenYC launch?

OpenYC launched on Smol Launch the week of October 5, 2026. It has received 1 community vote so far.

## Public Activity

- Public launches: 1
- Community votes across public launches: 1
- Comments across public launches: 0
- Reviews: 0

## Launch History

| Launch period | Period status | Result | Votes | Comments |
| --- | --- | --- | ---: | ---: |
| [Week of Oct 05, 2026](https://smollaunch.com/launches/2026-week-41) | Active | — | 1 | 0 |

## Reviews

No public reviews yet.

## Screenshots

![OpenYC screenshot 1](https://hel1.your-objectstorage.com/smollaunch-prod/dy60qvaumtpz7z8e0t1tj44mjwda)

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