Jonathan Aberman has seen the startup world from nearly every angle: VC lawyer, investor, business school dean, and innovation policy advisor. Now he's a founder himself, building Hupside, an AI company focused on measuring "original intelligence."

That 360-degree perspective of the startup ecosystem makes his take on the current AI moment especially valuable. The market is noisy. Capital is concentrating. Investors are excited, skeptical, and cautious at the same time. AI tools are making it easier than ever to build, but harder than ever to stand out.

We discuss:

• What the AI bubble means for founders raising capital today
• Why many founders confuse fundraising with validation
• "Signal collapse" and why creativity is the next major startup advantage
• Why Jonathan built Hupside to measure human originality in an AI world

If you're building with AI, raising capital, or trying to stand out in a crowded market, this episode is worth your full attention.


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Learn more about Hupside: https://www.hupside.com



This episode is produced by:

Brenda Hernández Jaimes: Podcast Producer & Talent Coordinator, Ellas Media

Angela R. Chong: Audio Editor & Post-Production Producer, Amplify Podcasts