Beyond the AI Bubble: What Founders Need to Know Now
Jun 2, 202600
AI is changing how startups build, compete, and earn trust. Jonathan Aberman explains what founders should understand now.
Hosted by Burkland · EN-US · 24 episodes
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AI is changing how startups build, compete, and earn trust. Jonathan Aberman explains what founders should understand now.
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Jonathan Aberman
entrepreneur, investor, and innovation strategist · Hupside
1 appearance on this show
Casey Woo
CEO & Founder · FOG Ventures + Operators Guild
1 appearance on this show
Tanya Van Court
Founder and CEO · Goal Setter
1 appearance on this show
Mike Collins
storyboard artist and illustrator · Solid Ground Church
1 appearance on this show
Oriana Papin-Zoghbi
CEO and Co-Founder · AOA Dx
1 appearance on this show
Itamar Novick
Founder and General Partner · Recursive Ventures
1 appearance on this show
Jacqueline Basulto
Founder and CEO · SeedX
1 appearance on this show
Joseph Krause
Co-Founder and CEO · Radical AI
1 appearance on this show
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