The Silicon Valley Podcast Ep 251 Startup Exit to AI Innovation: A Conversation with Rahul Pangam
Rahul Pangam — Entrepreneur, AI Strategist, and Founder
🎧 Episode Overview:In this episode, we’re joined by Rahul Pangam, a seasoned entrepreneur and AI leader who successfully built and exited a company during its Series B round. Rahul takes us through the pivotal moments of his entrepreneurial journey — from raising capital to navigating a strategic sale — and shares his deep insights on how AI is reshaping industries, businesses, and the future of work.
This candid conversation covers the evolving dynamics between humans and AI, what businesses need to do to stay competitive, and the most common missteps leaders make when adopting new technologies.
📝 Discussion Topics:✔️ Rahul’s Entrepreneurial Journey — From Silicon Valley to AI leadership
✔️ Navigating a Raise-to-Sale Conversation at Series B
✔️ The Biggest Differences Between the Pre-AI and Post-AI World
✔️ Where Humans Still Outperform AI
✔️ How AI Can Benefit Traditional Industries Slow to Adopt Technology
✔️ Ways AI Can Level the Playing Field for Small Businesses
✔️ AI Readiness: How Companies Should Assess and Prepare
✔️ Common Mistakes in AI Integration and How to Avoid Them
✔️ Measuring ROI on AI Investments
✔️ AI’s Role in Global Geopolitics, Deep-Tech, and Economic Shifts
- Startup founders and entrepreneurs
- Business leaders exploring AI adoption
- Investors and venture capitalists
- Tech professionals and AI enthusiasts
- Anyone interested in startup exits and digital transformation