An article we liked from Thought Leader Shashi Tripathi at Nurture Ventures:

The Rising Trend of AI-Powered Startups: A VC’s Perspective

The last decade has been a fascinating journey in tech.

But few trends have captured the imagination of founders and investors like artificial intelligence (AI). As a VC, I’ve had a front-row seat to this shift — one that’s not just transforming industries, but redefining how we think about innovation and scale.

From Hype to Real Utility

AI is no longer confined to labs or theory. It’s powering real applications — from smart chatbots and predictive supply chains to AI copilots for developers, marketers, and even doctors. The value being unlocked is profound.

Startups, unburdened by legacy systems, are uniquely positioned to capitalize. They’re agile, experimental, and fearless — exactly what the venture ecosystem is built to support.

The Data Flywheel Advantage

More VC dollars are flowing into AI-first startups because of the defensible data advantages they can build. Early movers are developing proprietary datasets, training vertical-specific models, and creating...

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Thanks for this article excerpt and its graphics to Shashi Tripathi at Nurture Ventures.

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