Zerodha founder warns startups that AI bragging no longer impresses investors
Nithin Kamath, founder of Zerodha, told startup founders on X that leading pitches with AI claims now repels investors, calling it a basic expectation.
Zerodha's founder Nithin Kamath used his X account to criticize the overuse of AI claims in startup pitch decks, saying the trend has become tiresome. He compared boasting about AI to boasting about taking a daily bath, emphasizing that AI is now a baseline requirement rather than a differentiator. Kamath cautioned that starting a presentation with AI is a surefire way to be dismissed by most serious VCs.
He highlighted that generative AI tools have democratized the creation of sleek decks, leading to a homogenization of pitches. Consequently, founders should focus on unique value propositions instead of generic AI mentions. Kamath's message reflects growing investor fatigue with AI buzzwords. He urged entrepreneurs to move beyond AI as a headline feature.
Why it matters
Investors are increasingly ignoring AI hype, so founders must differentiate beyond generic tech claims.
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