Signals 008: The Rise of AI-Native Startups – What Makes Them Different?

07/08/2025 58 min

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Episode Synopsis

AI-native startups aren’t just using artificial intelligence — they’re built around it. In this episode, we dive into what sets these new companies apart: faster iteration cycles, minimal headcount, API-first models, and entire products built on top of foundational models. We explore how this new breed is reshaping competition, funding dynamics, and product design — and why legacy players might struggle to keep up. The AI-native era is here. Are we ready?