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Modus

Active · Unlock revenue per employee with AI-powered headcount management

7signal of 100 · rising 3
  • went through YCProgram · this site+4
  • team of 3Team size · YC's directory+3.1

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Founders

  • Lin LingFounder/CEO

About Modus

Modus helps companies hire and retain only the people they need instead of becoming bloated messes. Modus connects your HRIS, ATS, and analyzes extensive data across your organization so leaders can detect, inspect, and correct their workforce plans - without relying on spreadsheets or complex systems. Lin experienced these challenges firsthand as a VP BizOps at HashiCorp, scaling from 100 employees to IPO, while Chris and Amar faced similar issues scaling 40+ person teams as a fractional CTO. They’re motivated by the belief that companies should have the least number of employees possible.

YC batch
S24 · Summer 2024
Status, per YC
Active
Category
AI
Team size
3
Location
Austin, TX, USA; Remote
Founded
2024
Checked
6h ago

YC tags: Finance, B2B, HR Tech, Operations, AI

Changes seen

TagsOct 19, 2026

Newly tagged AI; no longer tagged Artificial Intelligence.

Modus in S24: 248 companies, 85% AI

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Modus: questions

Which YC batch was Modus in?

Modus was in Y Combinator's Summer 2024 batch (S24).

Is Modus still active?

Y Combinator lists Modus as active.

Who founded Modus?

Modus's founders, as listed on its YC page: Lin Ling (Founder/CEO).

Where is Modus based?

Modus lists Austin, TX, USA; Remote as its location on YC's directory.