Innovate WithIN Alumni Caseflood.ai Joins Y Combinator
Innovation, grit, and real-world impact—these are the pillars of Innovate WithIN, and no story embodies them better than that of Caseflood.ai. We are thrilled to announce that the 2024 Innovate WithIN state champions Ethan Hilton and Tolen Schreid have been accepted into Y Combinator, one of the most prestigious startup accelerators in the world!
For those unfamiliar, Y Combinator (YC) is the launchpad for some of the world’s most groundbreaking startups. With an acceptance rate of just 1%, getting into YC is no small feat—alumni include household names like Airbnb, Dropbox, and Stripe. Now, Caseflood.ai joins that league.
What makes this even more incredible? Caseflood.ai’s co-founders, Ethan Hilton and Tolen Schreid, are the third-youngest founders in Y Combinator’s history. Their journey is a testament to the power of investing in entrepreneurial education and equipping students to build real-world solutions.
What is Caseflood.ai?
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Caseflood.ai is transforming the legal industry with AI-powered virtual support staff for law firms. Their AI agents handle tasks like:
✅ Client intake & scheduling
✅ Follow-ups to close leads
✅ Keeping clients updated on case progress
By automating these time-consuming processes, Caseflood.ai gives attorneys dozens of hours back each week, enabling them to focus on what truly matters: practicing law.
From Classroom to Accelerator
The journey of Caseflood.ai started within Indiana classrooms, where Innovate WithIN challenged students to turn their ideas into scalable ventures. Ethan and Tolen’s success is proof that entrepreneurial thinking at the high school level doesn’t just create ideas—it builds leaders, problem-solvers, and change-makers.
The Future is Bright
With the support of top-tier mentors, investors, and Y Combinator’s powerhouse network, Caseflood.ai is poised for exponential growth. This acceptance is not just a win for the Caseflood.ai team—it’s a win for the entire Innovate WithIN community, proving that big ideas don’t just belong in Silicon Valley, they start right here in Indiana.
We could not be prouder of Ethan, Tolen, and Emily for setting a new standard of success for our alumni. Innovate WithIN is about more than a competition; it’s about launching real-world innovations, and Caseflood.ai is leading the way.
Join us in celebrating their success—this is just the beginning!
