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This is the leadup to our newest installment of the Cerebral Valley AI conference we're hosting on November 12th. In this episode of the podcast, we're joined by the co-hosts of the conference - Max Child and James Wilsterman - as we dive deep into the complete state of the tech startup world. We'll also revisit our annual AI Fantasy Draft and check out how each portfolio performed.

🎙️Topics in this episode:- Where AI investment headed in 2025 and where it's heading in 2026

- The challenges and opportunities emerging from the AI boom

- The latest updates from our Annual AI Fantasy Draft League: who’s leading, who’s lagging, and what bets might pay off next