"I Don’t Trust Pitch Decks'" ft. Abhay Tandon
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Most AI pitch decks look better than the actual product. In 2025, global VC funding touched $500 billion — and AI alone captured more than half of it. That’s a massive jump from just 25–27% two years ago. Capital is pouring in. But hype doesn’t equal investable. After backing 30+ emerging tech startups and running 50+ proof of concepts, one thing is clear: polished slides don’t drive adoption — execution does. So what actually makes an AI startup worth betting on? In the next video, I’m sharing the 3 factors I look at before writing a cheque. If you were investing today, what would matter more to you — storytelling or proof? Comment your thoughts below 👇 #EmergingTech #StartupInvesting #VentureCapital #Founders #TechStartups #PMF #MarketSizing #DeepTech #StartupIndia #India #Innov…