Explore the ambitious journey of AI startup iGenius as it builds a groundbreaking supercomputer to transform financial services and beyond. Delve into the evolving Indian startup ecosystem prioritizing profitability over growth, and meet the innovative startups competing at Alabama Founder Fest. Plus, discover Fly Ventures' strategic investment in technical founders with its new €80M fund. This episode highlights the dynamic shifts and opportunities in the startup world, offering insights into the future of technology and entrepreneurship.

Sources:

https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2024/ai-startup-igenius-building-supercomputer-for-financial-services/

https://www.tice.news/tice-trending/startup-spotlight-profitability-first-investor-priorities-clear-7779593

https://bhamnow.com/2024/12/05/meet-the-9-startups-competing-for-75k-help-pick-the-winners-at-alabama-founder-fest-dec-10/

https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/06/fly-ventures-sets-its-eyes-on-technical-founders-with-a-fresh-e80m-fund/

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:43) AI Startup iGenius Building Supercomputer for Financial Services

(00:04:37) Startup Spotlight: Profitability First, Investor Priorities Clear

(00:07:53) Meet the 9 startups competing for $75K + help pick the winners at Alabama Founder Fest, Dec. 10

(00:10:24) Fly Ventures sets its eyes on technical founders with a fresh €80M fund