Annotate PG, our YC application demo

In plain words

Annotate PG is a tool for reading and commenting on essays from Paul Graham's archive. Launched in 2013, it allows users to highlight passages and add notes while exploring Graham's writing on startups, technology, and business. The platform is designed for anyone interested in Graham's essays who wants to engage more deeply with the text through collaborative annotation and discussion.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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