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EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 58 MIN

Why Capital is Not For All and the Hype of AI

from You Are A CEO Podcast | with Michael E. Parker · host Michael E. Parker

What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur today? Because the truth is, lack of capital destroys most businesses. Whether a startup or a seasoned business owner here are business tips that can help you scale in today's market. In this episode, Michael E. Parker, sits down with Venture Capitalist Cory Haynes, CEO of Vanta Venture to discuss how to make your business fundable so that you can raise capital. Understanding MRR, TAM, SAM, and SOM, speaking the language of investors, and building recurring revenue models that attract capital. We also explore the AI hype cycle—and why massive companies are slowing down AI adoption. And why only 10% of their artificial intelligence projects are delivering promised results, and what this means for entrepreneurs chasing technology trends isn’t delivering at the rate promised, and it’s forcing entrepreneurs to rethink scale, speed, and real value creation.If you want to know when to utilize venture capital, when to walk away, and how to position yourself for long-term success, this conversation is for you.Connect with Cory HaynesGeneral Partner, Vanta Venturehttps://www.vantaventure.com/

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