The Evolving Landscape of Funding

Startups today face a shifting funding landscape, particularly in the context of emerging industries like AI. Founders are securing higher rates of funding and valuations, demonstrating that the definition of an 'AI company' is broadening. This includes both companies building foundational AI models and those simply integrating AI into existing workflows to solve industry-specific problems. The importance of leveraging technology to address genuine customer needs is emphasized, suggesting that startups do not need to be advanced AI research firms to attract investment.