Launching A Tech Startup? Here Are Today's Most Common Challenges

Global VC funding dropped from $681 billion in 2021 to $285 billion in 2023. Founders now face harder fundraising and staying relevant due to market noise and competition. AI tools have made building faster but created a false parity in pitch decks. Startups must build on durable problems and own a pre-AI position to create a lasting moat. The key is establishing a falsifiable claim not shared by AI-built competitors.