This Week in Startups AI Progress and Impact on Ecosystem Players with CapitalG’s Jill Chase | AI Basics with Google Cloud
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Apr 17, 2025 
Jill Chase, a Partner at CapitalG, dives into how AI is transforming the startup ecosystem. With insights from successful companies like Motif and Abridge, she highlights the importance of durability in product offerings, emphasizing that speed alone isn't enough. Jill discusses practical AI applications in business operations, the evolution from copilots to autonomous agents, and the need for unique user experiences in a competitive market. For founders and investors in AI, her insights present a roadmap to navigate the challenges ahead.
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AI as the Next Platform Shift
- AI is the next major platform shift after internet, mobile, and cloud.
- Investment focus splits into foundational models, infrastructure, and AI applications layers.
Leverage AI Inside and Outside
- Use AI both in your product and in business operations to grow efficiently.
- Test AI features cheaply and iterate fast before scaling them up.
AI as a Consultant Anecdote
- Jill used Gemini AI to quickly expand a competitor list from 10 to 100 for a recruiting exec.
- AI also suggested practical next steps, replacing the need for a hired consultant.