Slight feedback would be that I'm not sure it's fair to practically discount OpenAI's $40B funding round as driving the trend, as any venture ecosystem's numbers are driven by its outliers. And while OpenAI is impressive / insane, there's plenty of other AI startups raising multi-billion dollar rounds right now.
And deep AI innovation and corresponding funding rounds may actually be an area where Africa is being left behind right now? 🤔 [tbf I know the African AI scene too little to say this conclusively.]
Fascinating read! I’m Harrison, an ex fine dining industry line cook. My stack "The Secret Ingredient" adapts hit restaurant recipes (mostly NYC and L.A.) for easy home cooking.
Good insights as usual, Max!
Slight feedback would be that I'm not sure it's fair to practically discount OpenAI's $40B funding round as driving the trend, as any venture ecosystem's numbers are driven by its outliers. And while OpenAI is impressive / insane, there's plenty of other AI startups raising multi-billion dollar rounds right now.
And deep AI innovation and corresponding funding rounds may actually be an area where Africa is being left behind right now? 🤔 [tbf I know the African AI scene too little to say this conclusively.]
These are really interesting and convincing insights.
Fascinating read! I’m Harrison, an ex fine dining industry line cook. My stack "The Secret Ingredient" adapts hit restaurant recipes (mostly NYC and L.A.) for easy home cooking.
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