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AI is changing startup math with Ripple Ventures’ Matt Cohen

AI is changing startup math with Ripple Ventures’ Matt Cohen

Update: 2025-09-01
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“ That's also quite daunting as an investor to be able to put money into something that is perfect for now, but will it last three to five years? Will it even last three to six months?”

Ripple Ventures managing partner and podcaster Matt Cohen joins to discuss the insane revenue numbers generated by the new cohort of AI startups, and how VCs are navigating the froth by updating their evaluation criteria (and hoping the growth continues). Grab your calculator and let’s dig in.

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AI is changing startup math with Ripple Ventures’ Matt Cohen

AI is changing startup math with Ripple Ventures’ Matt Cohen