“AI startups are like Rockets. They need to be launched at high speeds, but they need to be built to last,” says Eylul Kayin, partner at Gradient Ventures.
Today, in Equity, Mary Anne Azevedo sits with Iral and explores the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence startups. The pair delves into what makes AI startups successful, the importance of high-quality product products, and the rapid nature of AI innovation. Founded in 2017, Gradient Ventures is a venture fund launched by Google in 2017 with technical mentorship for early-stage startups focused on AI.
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How to balance vertical expertise, especially with Eilal's experience as a judge for TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 2024, as well as tips for putting ideas into investors, including building strong customer relationships to navigate the key challenges faced by founders, technical hurdles and gradient ventures' approaches to fundraising and supporting. And if you're a founder interested in applying, be sure to check out the TechCrunch startup Battlefield 200 application, which is officially open!
Equity is TechCrunch's flagship podcast produced by Teresa Loconsolo, posted every Wednesday and Friday.
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