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Why Most AI Startups Won't Win, According to Bradley Tusk

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In a conversation with Forbes Assistant Managing Editor Steve Bertoni at the #ForbesIconoclast Summit, Bradley Tusk, Founder and CEO of Tusk Ventures, shared how he evaluates startups in an era of AI hype. Tusk explained that he looks for companies with a clear path to revenue and profitability, arguing that sustainable business models matter more than buzz when identifying long-term winners.

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