POV: You run an AI Startup

A day in the life of an AI startup founder… I hosted a networking event in a sauna, then had to convince investors we can build a $1B company. ⸻ This is what building an AI startup actually looks like. In one day: • We run a sauna networking event with founders and VCs • Pitch the vision of a billion-dollar company • Try to close a major brand deal • Interview candidates who could make or break the business • Deal with the constant pressure from investors Startup life isn’t clean or predictable. Some days nothing happens. Other days feel like everything is on the line. Right now, we’re at a turning point. We have momentum. But to reach the next level, we need to prove we can scale. That means: – Hiring the right people – Winning the right customers – Showing we’re more than “just another startup” This is a real look behind the scenes. No fluff. Will (CEO) -   / will-caplan-45a173194   Sagar (CTO) -   / sagarshahuk   Kieran (Creator Growth Lead) -   / kieran-martin   ⸻ Why watch this video: AI startups Building a business from scratch Venture capital & fundraising The reality of founder life ⸻ Chapters: 00:00 Running a startup sauna… 01:00 Meeting founders & VCs 04:30 Investor pressure explained 06:40 Selling AI to brands 08:20 Hiring mistakes you can’t afford 11:10 Startup momentum is unpredictable ⸻ Keywords: AI startup, founder vlog, day in the life startup, building a startup, venture capital, startup hiring, London tech, AI business ⸻ Tano Website: https://www.tano.ai Will Caplan Linkedin:   / will-caplan-45a173194   Sagar Shah Linkedin:   / sagarshahuk