applied AI startups
2 statements across 2 episodes · 0 bullish · 1 bearish · 2 people on the record · first statement Jul 10, 2025 by Emily Glassberg Sands · across every show →
Everything said about applied AI startups, oldest first
Jul 10, 2025 negative
Applied AI startups often lack the security controls enterprise buyers require
“So there are often new startups, less so on the infrastructure side and more so on the applied side, who we would love to buy from, partner with, but they don't have the security protocols and controls in place for us to feel comfortable operating in their sta…”
Aug 21, 2025 neutral
Pedregal: Applied AI startups don't need deep technical chops for MVPs
“It used to be that you need really strong technical chops just to build an MVP to understand if you, this is something people wanted or not. And I think the reality now is that that isn't the case. You can usually figure out MVP or like, is there may be even e…”