Meet the Speaker

Marius Istrate

Chairman of TechAngels, Venture Partner at 3VC

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Hype or Horizon? Stories and Motivations Behind AI Funding

2025

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Scale Stage

45 minutes

AI is everywhere—but is it investable? In this high-stakes panel, top investors and AI founders unpack the reality behind the hype. From OpenAI’s business model to the flood of VC money chasing the next breakthrough, we’ll explore:

What makes an AI startup fundable
Why some models scale—and others stall
How regulation, geopolitics, and infrastructure shape the future of AI investing

Whether you're building in AI or betting on it, this session will challenge your assumptions and sharpen your strategy.