What VCs Really Want From AI Startups in 2026
Susan Liu, Partner at Uncork Capital, joins Amir to break down what actually matters when backing early stage AI companies. From founder market fit to product wedge to the reality of churn, this conversation gets past the hype and into how strong companies separate themselves in a crowded market.
If you are building, funding, or evaluating AI startups, this episode gives you a sharper lens on where the market is heading, what Series A investors now expect, and why real ROI is becoming the line between momentum and fallout.
What stood out
• The best early stage founders usually have earned…
The skinny
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