How do you steer your company through a tech revolution that’s even bigger than the internet? For founders and leaders, this is the defining question of our time. To get answers, I spoke with someone who has seen it all: Bhanu Chopra , who founded RateGain in 2004 and led it to become India's first public SaaS company. He shared his playbook for not just surviving, but thriving in the age of AI. In this episode, * How to think strategically about integrating AI vs. just using it as a tool. * Lessons from the dot-com bust that are critical for today's AI startups. * The three pillars that have transformed the Indian startup ecosystem since the early 2000s. I had an amazing time recording this episode , I hope you find it useful . Episode link in comments .

🔥 Your personal AI co-founder for startups I came across Fyro.ai — a tool built to help founders go from idea → MVP → growth with AI assistance at every step. ✨ What it offers: Validate your idea with quick market insights. Auto-generate landing pages, pitch decks & campaigns. Get tailored growth strategies and competitor analysis. All in one simple workspace. Instead of juggling 10 tools, you get one AI partner that helps you plan, build, and launch faster. 🚀 🔗 https://fyro.ai/ #AI #startups #nocode #productivity #founders

Everyone’s chasing the “AI” tag for that shiny valuation. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: adding AI ≠ creating value. For first-time founders, the question isn’t “What AI should I build?” The real question is “What problem am I solving that actually matters?” Because whether you call it AI today or data science yesterday, the fundamentals haven’t changed. Startups don’t win by falling in love with technology. They win by falling in love with the problem. This clip dives into the mindset shift every founder (especially non-technical ones) needs before even thinking about pilots, POCs, or value props. And trust me, you don’t want to miss this perspective. Watch the full episode on: Youtube:https: //youtu.be/1D--b07Pkv0 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/d7y_Bv-T Follow The Priceless Conversations for stories that cut through the hype and give you the clarity founders actually need. Hosts: Satyavati Kharde, PhD & Amit Godbole #AI #Startups #Entrepreneurship #ProductManagement #Founders #ThePricelessConversations #ValueProposition #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #EarlyStage

💫 Founders, it’s time to unlock the power of Generative AI! At Evolvv, we are launching a GenAI Upskilling Program exclusively for Founders — designed to empower leaders with the skills, tools, and strategies to harness AI for innovation, efficiency, and growth. 👉 Why this matters? Because the next wave of successful startups will be AI-native, and the ability to leverage GenAI is no longer optional — it’s a competitive edge. This program will help you: ✅ Understand real-world GenAI applications for startups ✅ Build AI-first strategies for scale ✅ Drive smarter decision-making with AI tools ✅ Stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape 👉 If you’re a founder ready to future-proof your startup, this is your chance to lead the change. Connect with us for more information- evolvv@techvito.in +91 6363 644 347 #Evolvv #GenerativeAI #AIUpskilling #Founders #StartupLeadership #AIForBusiness #FutureOfWork #Innovation #StartupGrowth #AITransformation

Stanford’s PitchCraft, launched Sep 9, 2025! This AI tool crafts tailored pitch decks for customers, investors, and founders, with 40% higher engagement. Perfect for nailing that startup pitch, no matter the audience. What’s your go-to pitch strategy? #AI #Startups #MachineLearning https://lnkd.in/dHnwgCKG

Why I’m exploring AI Agents for Bloom UPSC When I began Bloom UPSC the vision was simple: help aspirants prepare without burning out. But building that as a solopreneur made me realize — scaling wellness + preparation systems can’t only depend on human effort. That’s what led me to explore AI Agents. A recent Startup Technical Guide showed me how agents aren’t just chatbots. They can plan, orchestrate, and act, almost like teammates who take real work off your plate. For Bloom UPSC that could mean agents that handle revision cycles, personalize study plans, or even spot stress signals before they break consistency. I’m just starting this journey, but sharing here in case others are also curious about how agents can reshape early-stage products. 📖 Startup Technical Guide – AI Agents #BloomUPSC #Startups #AIAgents #ProductManagement #GoogleCloud #UPSC #Innovation #AI #AgenticAI

AI Myths Busted for Startups! In my latest video, I break down 4 common AI myths, share real examples, and explain how startups can adopt AI without burning their budgets. Are you ready to separate hype from reality and start smart with AI? #AIForStartups #AgenticAI #AffordableAI #StartupGrowth #AIAdoption #LeanStartups #AIMyths

AI Startups - Your Best ROI is in People/Talent, not Hardware. In the latest episode of The AI Space Podcast with Host Sanjay Kalluvilayil, Jerry Tang, CEO, of Atlas Cloud, states that infrastructure costs can be a significant drain on resources, especially for AI startups. He shares with Sanjay Kalluvilayil, Founder and CEO, of Stonehaas Advisors that many startups allocate a substantial portion of their funds to compute resources rather than talent acquisition and development. An elastic, open-source approach can lead to considerable cost savings, potentially reducing expenses by up to 70% while also improving performance by threefold. This shift in resource allocation can enable startups to invest more in their people and innovation. Full Episode Link in comments below: #ai #artificialintelligence #AIStartups #CostSavings #elasticcloud #gpu #OpenSource #infrastructure #people #talent #theaispacepodcast

Wist Co-Founders Aman Grewal and Jon Hall reveal why scaling AI requires more than just plugging into someone else’s API. What began as a simple proof of concept quickly turned into a bigger decision: to run their own AI models on AWS. By taking control of their models, they avoided dependency on third-party APIs, ensured stability, and created a foundation for long-term scalability. This insight highlights the challenges every healthtech and AI startup must navigate when building sustainable, reliable systems. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dhWCwQKC #AI #Startups #HealthTech #Innovation #TechFindsTechPodcast

Just listened to an insightful episode of the Lightcone Podcast featuring Bob McGrew on "The FDE Playbook for AI Startups." Here's a quick summary of the key strategies for AI founders navigating complex markets. Unlock Rapid Product Discovery: Embed Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) at customer sites to build custom "gravel roads" that evolve into scalable products—perfect for AI agents where no clear market exists, as seen in Palantir's intelligence work. Structure Your Team Effectively: Use "Echoes" (domain experts spotting 3x-10x improvements) and "Deltas" (prototyping engineers) to drive agile innovation, turning FDEs into potential founders while balancing specific solutions with general platforms. Master Outcome-Based Pricing: Shift from SaaS models to risk-absorbing, value-driven pricing that secures executive buy-in and grows contracts, like Castle AI and Happy Robot did with banks and logistics giants. Embrace Demo-Driven Development: Focus on customer pain points through compelling demos to foster a "learning company" culture, accelerating adaptation in fast-evolving AI landscapes. If you're an AI startup founder, this playbook could be a game-changer. What are your thoughts on implementing FDEs here in Asia or anywhere? Love to learn from you. #AIStartups #ProductDevelopment #Entrepreneurship