What does it take to build — and rapidly scale — a successful company in the era of Agentic AI? In this episode, we explore that question with Haoyu Zha, the Y-Combinator founder of HOAi, a fast-growing startup harnessing AI agents as digital workers to transform how homeowner associations (HOAs) operate, create value, and engage their communities. Founded in 2023, it turned real-world frustrations into an AI solution now adopted by major HOAs such as EJF Real Estate Services, Tyco Property Management, and CAMCO.
With the Agentic AI market projected to grow by nearly 45% CAGR through 2030, HOAi offers a rare case study on how to capitalize early on a breakout category. Their platform enables AI agents and human supervisors to partner, speeding up workflows and improving decision-making, making their solution fundamentally different from traditional business automation solutions.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, or tech strategist, this is your front-row seat to the blueprint for scaling a business in one of AI’s fastest-growing frontiers.
