Is AI making startups easier—or just changing the rules of the game?

In a world where execution is cheap and accessible, building a successful startup is more competitive than ever.

In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein unpack the reality of every business having access to the same AI-driven tools, what makes a startup successful in this landscape, and how to quickly adapt in the breakneck pace of business evolution.

In this episode, you will:

Understand why execution is no longer your moat—and what replaces it
Learn how to sharpen your strategic vision and apply “wisdom at speed”
Discover why leadership, sales, and hiring matter more than ever
Explore what it takes to master the human-AI interface—and gain an edge
Design processes that eliminate bottlenecks and boost iteration speed
Build a defensible moat using data, niche AI models, and brand
Realize how team quality becomes your true multiplier in the AI age

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