# We Can't Predict the Future Anymore

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Podcast: [Startup Therapy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/startup-therapy-919044)
Published: 2026-02-09T13:38:06+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/23e776ef
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Duration seconds: 2256

## Resource

Is AI truly the game-changer for startups, or does it bring unexpected chaos? This episode dives into how AI is transforming forecasting, marketing, product development, employment, and investment in the startup ecosystem. Ryan Rutan and Will Schroter discuss the rapid pace of change brought by AI, including the exciting opportunities and the unsettling uncertainties. They explore how traditional pillars of business like hiring, marketing, and customer acquisition are being upended, creating both new challenges and avenues for innovative founders to thrive. Tune in to understand how to navigate this AI-driven landscape and leverage the chaos for maximum impact. Resources: Startup Therapy Podcast https://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapy Website https://www.startups.com/begin LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/startups-co/ Join our Network of Top Founders Wil Schroter https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilschroter/ Ryan Rutan https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rutan/ What to listen for: 00:00 Introduction and Future Predictions 00:49 The Impact of AI on Business Models 02:06 AI's Rapid Advancement and Market Disruption 04:17 Challenges in Marketing and Content Creation 10:04 Hiring and Talent Management in the AI Era 15:18 Product Development and Market Relevance 17:04 Industries Vanishing Overnight 17:32 The Accelerating Pace of Change 18:20 Investment in the Age of AI 19:07 The Future of Startup Funding 22:31 The Shrinking Moat of AI 24:54 Compounding Anxiety in the Startup Ecosystem 33:37 Founders: Built for Chaos 35:53 Embracing the Problem Business

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