Inside VCs’ Minds: Evaluating AI Startups

New VC Unfiltered Episode  — Live from Lightning Round VIIThis episode of VC Unfiltered was recorded live at Lightning Round VII, where four high-potential startups pitched technologies pushing the edge of AI and applied innovation.Featured companies include:TeroAI — The first AI geospatial data terminal that makes any location query instantly actionable for anyone.Allocraft AI — An automated fund-diligence copilot for allocators evaluating alternative investment managers.Wise AI — Remote camera-based vitals that turn any telehealth visit or homecare check-in into a full medical exam.UBiosis Health — An autonomous AI nurse that turns the time between doctor visits into proactive, revenue-generating chronic care.The episode also includes perspectives from experienced investors and operators:Erik Jefferson, Chief Investment Officer at Flagship Harbor AdvisorsAmy Harmon, Investor at Innovent Capital GroupRa'ad Siraj, technology and data executivePearl Collings, tech CEO and advisorStay through the final pitch showdown to see which startup takes the top prize.If you're building, investing, or tracking where early-stage innovation is heading, this episode offers a front-row view of what founders are working on right now.Listen to VC Unfiltered on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods!00:34 - Welcome to 1752 VC Lightning Round Pitch Competition01:35 - Judges Introduction04:10 - Panel Discussion: AI and SaaS Landscape07:34 - Business Models and Market Trends in AI11:28 - Risks of Unauthorized AI Usage in Enterprise (Shadow AI)13:21 - AI Impact on Labor and Automation Potential17:50 - Debate on AI-native vs Integrated SaaS Models19:23 - Shift from Seat-based to Value-based SaaS Approach21:00 - Investor Expectations and Startup Validation Trends26:44 - Sponsor Presentation: Ramp Finance Automation Platform32:03 - Pitch Competition Introduction and Format32:38 - Startup Pitch: Wise AI39:12 - Q&A for Wise AI41:30 - Startup Pitch: Allocraft AI47:07 - Q&A for Allocraft AI51:37 - Startup Pitch: Tero AI58:58 - Q&A for Tero AI01:02:20 - Startup Pitch: UBiosis Health01:10:22 - Q&A for UBiosis Health01:13:56 - Competition Results and Closing Remarks#startup #venturecapital