Startup Circus #1: Fake Founders, AI Noise & 2026 Predictions

Startup Circus: The No BS Guide to the Startup WorldThe startup world is a bloody circus. It is full of noise, fake experts, and AI-generated nonsense. I decided to launch this podcast to share the truth.My name is Vasily. I am a founder and investor. I meet interesting people and hear amazing stories that no one shares publicly. This podcast is my place to share my journey and industry trends with no filters and no BS.In this first episode, I explain why I started Startup Circus and share my predictions for the startup ecosystem in 2026.What you will hear in this episode:Why the industry is full of bad players and fake expertsThe importance of disconnecting to regain creativityWhy real-world data will become the holy grail for AI models The rise of M&A transactions as companies fail to adjust The "pandemic" of low-quality startups flooding the market Why 2026 will see a correction in the AI market The growth of defense tech and robotics in our daily lives If you like what you hear, please follow. If you don't like it, move on to the next podcast.Sign up to my weekly newsletter https://startups.rarefounders.com/Follow me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alekseenkovv/Learn about Rare Founders https://www.rarefounders.com/