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E183 | Why Most AI Startups Fail | Real Talk with Investors from US, EU, LATAM & MENA

E183 | Why Most AI Startups Fail | Real Talk with Investors from US, EU, LATAM & MENA

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 Let’s be honest—founders are burned out from cold outreach and investor ghosting.You’ve built something real, but the right people just aren’t seeing it.What if the fastest path to capital was through vetted relationships that already believe in your mission?This isn’t your typical panel.You’re about to sit in on a private investor roundtable from Venture Vitality, a global gathering hosted by PulsePoint Path and our venture partners.In the room: seed and Series A investors, Medicaid fund managers, consumer health VCs, quantum & AI fund builders, FDA-cleared founders, LATAM commercialization experts, and healthcare operators with international scale.In this episode, we pull back the curtain on how startup capital is actually getting deployed in 2025 and what investors are really looking for in a noisy, AI-saturated market. ✅ Why “trust-first” deal flow is outperforming cold pitches ✅ How to make your startup defensible when AI can copy you in weeks ✅ What funders like DFX, Equal Opportunity Ventures, and Angel Squad are doing differently ✅ How to leverage Health Board Advisor’s global ecosystem to access capital and credibility ✅ Where women and diverse founders are finally being prioritized—and funded ✅ Why domain expertise is the new power play in healthcare AITimestamps:02:22 – Inside the Venture Vitality Investor Roundtable02:54 – What Differentiation Really Means in an AI-Crowded Market04:22 – Domain Expertise as the #1 Success Factor05:37 – The Real ICP & Minimal Sellable Product Problem07:26 – Why Startups Must Go Narrow + Deep (Not Wide + Shallow)08:32 – AI, Regulation, and Ethics: The New Founder Blind Spots10:44 – Know What You Don’t Know (Avoiding FDA & Reimbursement Pitfalls)12:13 – Business Models, Workflow Integration & Real User Adoption13:41 – The 3 Pillars Every Health Startup Must Nail15:17 – Solving Real Problems vs. Building Cool Tech15:52 – Quantum’s Coming Impact on Healthcare Innovation19:23 – Key Takeaways from the DiscussionRelated Episodes You’ll LoveWhy Founders Fail When They Ignore This with Monica McKitterickFrom Implementation to Optimization: Never Lose a Client Again Ep 170 with Sandra JohnsonHow AgeTech Startups Win Hospital Trust With Wound-Care Pilots Ep 169 with Amy CassataHere are 3 ways we can support you right now:Be a Featured Guest on the Provider’s EdgeHave traction and a story to share? Apply to join us on the show: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Call-SabrinaReady to turn your pitch into a magnet? Send us your draft, let me rewrite it for you 👉 PitchToYes.comGet You In Front of InvestorsWe match you with the most aligned investors and decision-makers who care about your niche already. Apply at 👉 CapitalEngine.vc
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