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EP 109: Why Silicon Valley Founders Are Panicking About AI w/ Jessica Mah
Jess Mah has built, scaled, and backed companies across multiple waves of Silicon Valley—but what she’s seeing now is different.
In this episode of $100M Exits, she explains why even unicorn founders are under pressure in the AI era, where success is no longer about headcount, hype, or old playbooks. AI is compressing execution timelines, raising the bar for traction, and making many traditional founder skills feel outdated.
Jess breaks down why relevance, speed, and adaptability now matter more than funding or past wins—and why many experienced founders are struggling to adjust. She also…
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