Why Most AI Startups Fail (And How to Beat the Odds)

In this episode of Mind the Machine, Cheryl sits down with Philippe Poggianti, a longtime tech executive and founder of Poggianti Insights. Fresh from the AI Action Summit in Paris, Philippe shares insights on the future of AI startups, the evolving landscape of hybrid AI, and the impact of agentic AI on business growth. They also explore the common pitfalls AI startups face, strategies for scaling, and the role of telecom operators in the AI revolution.00:00:03 – Welcome to Mind the Machine
00:00:26 – Guest Introduction: Philippe Poggianti
00:00:44 – AI Action Summit Insights & Startup Growth
00:02:34 – Philippe’s Background & AI Industry Experience
00:05:45 – Biggest Pitfalls for AI Startups
00:08:06 – The Challenge of Product-Market Fit
00:11:20 – The AI Startup Paradox: Speed vs. Strategy
00:14:35 – AI Economy: Who Will Win the Gold Rush
00:17:08 – Hybrid AI and Multimodal AI Explained
00:23:16 – Agentic AI: The Future of Automation
00:28:33 – AI as Automation: The Real Opportunity
00:34:15 – AI, Clean Energy, and Infrastructure
00:41:41 – The Meaning Behind Mind the Machine
00:45:41 – Mobile World Congress: Key AI Trends
00:52:09 – Balancing AI Speed and Ethical Concerns
00:56:14 – Where to Find Philippe & His FrameworkWhere to find Philippe Poggianti and Poggianti Insights:🌍 Website: https://poggianti-insights.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippepoggiantiBrought to you by:🔹 AskTuring AI – Streamlining complex workflows in mortgage & legal industries: https://askturing.ai🔹 Perplexity AI – Advanced AI-powered research & reasoning: https://www.perplexity.aiFollow Cheryl:🌍 Website: https://findgood.tech📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@findgood.techProduction:🎧 Modry Media – Full-service podcast production: https://www.modry.usFor sponsorship inquiries, contact: [e-mail]