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World Congress 2025 • Aug 20, 2025 • Session details

The AI Hype Filter: What’s Real, What’s Investable, What’s Noise?

Justus Lumpe , Konstantin Vinogradov , Nils Eiteneyer , Stephan Wirris

Software can now be replicated in mere days using AI. Learn why top investors are abandoning traditional B2B SaaS for hyper-verticalized startups with real traction.

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