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What's the magic word? "AI" 🤖✨ First and most importantly: Credit: Elena Verna for this gem hahah Here's the thing → VCs are hungry for AI startups → Startups are eager for funding → But slapping "AI" on everything isn't the answer 🙈 As PMMs, we're caught in the middle. So what do we do? 1. Understand the AI hype cycle 2. Focus on real value, not buzzwords 3. Be honest about your AI capabilities 4. Educate your team on responsible AI messaging Great product marketing isn't about following trends. It's about communicating genuine value 💪 If your product uses AI, awesome! But make sure you're: → Explaining it clearly → Highlighting tangible benefits → Being transparent about limitations Don't just say "AI-powered." SHOW how it solves real problems. -- 💬 How are you handling AI in your messaging?  💡 Any tips for balancing hype and reality? Share your thoughts below! 👇

Should my startup business be using artificial intelligence?   Love it or loath it, artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool for startups as they evaluate their goals and how they plan to achieve them. Even if you’re not an AI advocate, it is still important to understand how it can support businesses and how long you should keep it on the back burner.   In our latest blog post, Paula Ludley, PR and communications manager at Shout Connect, outlines five ways in which AI can support your startup business.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/eKs8r33B #HelpingBusinessesThrive

This is too real! Ever since the whole AI hype started, I've been seeing a lot of people around me and in my organization buzz about it. Here's the thing: AI is great, and potentially revolutionary. BUT AI is also still very much being developed, and remains widely unregulated. You have companies like Google or OpenAI churning out new AI and GenAI faster than you can say Natural Language Processing, while at the same time writing manifestos on the danger of AI... AI is a tool meant to solve problems. It isn't a magical wand that will suddenly automate everything and fix all your processes. To bastardize a quote from Bill Gates: automating a bad process using AI will only make it worse. So when you hear your boss asking you "what are you doing with AI?" or your colleagues tell you to "just ask ChatGPT", just keep in mind the limits of that technology and remind yourself that it is a tool that helps you solve a problem, NOT the solution to your problem. And if you hear a company that tells you their "AI-powered solutions will make it so you never have to do [X] again" - Don't trust them. You will still very much have to do [X] still, except you might have a tool that allows you to do it faster. #artificialintelligence #AI #ethics #AIregulation #productmarketing

Another thing I’ve realized about people who embrace Future Trends in AI: They’re always ahead of the curve. By staying informed about emerging trends, businesses can better prepare for the future and stay competitive. This is crucial for small businesses and startups aiming to establish a strong online presence. Contact us for a consultation! 🤖✨ #AI #Innovation #webdev #webdesign #appdevelopment

If you're interested in how AI can be useful for startups, here's my recent article for Boost; Lancashire's Business Growth Hub on behalf of Shout Connect. 👇 #Lancashire #AI #startups

Another thing I’ve realized about people who embrace Future Trends in AI: They’re always ahead of the curve. By staying informed about emerging trends, businesses can better prepare for the future and stay competitive. This is crucial for small businesses and startups aiming to establish a strong online presence. Contact us for a consultation! 🤖✨ #AI #Innovation #webdev #webdesign #appdevelopment

Looking for the best AI business plan generator? Here’s the list of the 5 best AI-based business plan generators to help you write your plan in no time. Top 5 AI Business Plan Generator for Startups in 2024 https://hubs.la/Q02WM43t0

Title: "AI Technology: Powering Startup Success and Scaling Businesses" Here’s the thing, my friends. It’s 2021, and if you’re not leveraging the powers of AI and technology in your startup strategy, you’re leaving money on the table. Period. Artificial Intelligence \AI\ and technology have massively reshaped the business landscape, providing unparalleled opportunities for startups to scale fast and improve processes. It’s not about replacing human intelligence, it’s about augmenting it. It’s about making strategic decisions backed by data, not guesswork. Let’s talk about customer service. Traditional models are slow, reactive, and don’t scale well. But with AI, we can automate routine tasks, provide instant responses, and free up our teams to focus on complex issues. That’s efficiency and scalability in one fell swoop. Then there’s predictive analytics, the crystal ball of business strategy. AI algorithms can analyze past patterns, predict future trends, and guide your decision-making process. It’s like playing chess with a view of the entire board, not just your next move. And let’s not forget about process optimization. AI can identify bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and eliminate inefficiencies. It’s like having a personal trainer for your business, keeping you lean, agile, and ready to pivot at a moment’s notice. But here’s the kicker. AI and tech aren’t magic bullets. They’re tools. And like any tool, it’s all about how you use them. You need a strategy that aligns with your business goals, leverages the right technology, and fosters a culture of innovation. So, if you’re serious about scaling your startup and improving processes, start embracing AI and technology. It’s not the future, it’s the now. And the now is waiting for no one. #AIinBusiness #StartupStrategy #TechInnovation

Imagine waking up five years from now and finding your startup irrelevant. Stagnant growth. Lost market share. Outdated processes. Increased competition. Declining customer satisfaction. And to top it off, you’d probably feel a sense of despair. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s how you can future-proof your startup with AI: 1️⃣ Invest in AI literacy for your team: AI can’t work magic unless your team understands how to use it. 2️⃣ Automate strategically: Start by automating key workflows that slow you down. 3️⃣ Leverage AI for customer insights: Predict what your customers want before they even realize it. Here’s the bonus: Once you start integrating AI, you’ll discover unexpected benefits like improved efficiency and faster innovation cycles. You’ll stop settling for mediocre growth and push your startup to new heights. The AI future isn’t coming - it’s here. Are you ready? Watch my video, how AI and 10 people will create a $1 Billion company. Link in comments. Follow me for daily insights into scaling your business. #founder #ai #startup

I'm very sceptical: Is AI Really the Game-Changer for VC? 🤔 Yesterday I read an article in a German startup publication (will provide the link in comments) that celebrates AI as a major disruptor in the venture capital world. Here’s what the authors argue—and what skeptical me thinks: - Selection Process Magic: AI will supposedly revolutionize startup selection by automating due diligence. But can an algorithm really capture the nuances in unstructured data like pitch decks? I’m not convinced. - Speedy Decisions: Yes, AI will make data processing faster, but does speed equal better decisions? I’m doubtful. - Democratized Deal Access: AI is said to level the playing field by giving more investors access to top deals. Or will it just create more noise, making the best deals even harder to find? - The Network Still Reigns: The authors note that despite AI's rise, personal relationships will be even more critical. Yes. My takeaway? Sure, AI will improve processes, but VC will remain a relationship-driven business. Until AI sits on a board, founders will choose investors who bring value beyond just algorithms. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Is AI overrated in the VC world, or are we on the cusp of a major disruption? 🚀 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- I empower entrepreneurs and investors to make smarter decisions. Follow me for insights and inspiration. #VentureCapital #AI #StartupInsights