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Where VCs think AI startups can win, even with OpenAI in the game
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Why This Matters
Venture capitalists believe AI startups can still succeed in the market despite OpenAI's presence, with a focus on consumer AI and 'concierge-like' services.
Market Impact
Market impact analysis based on bullish sentiment with 80% confidence.
Sentiment
Bullish
AI Confidence
80%
Time Horizon
Short Term
Article Context
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Vanessa Larco, partner at Premise and former partner at NEA, thinks 2026 will finally be the year of consumer AI.  Larco, who’s been investing in consumer and prosumer for years, thinks we’re about to see a shift in how consumers spend time online, with AI powering “concierge-like” services. The question is, will legacy consumer products like WebMD and […]
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