Generative artificial intelligence is transforming the startup scenario, allowing more entrepreneurs to create technological solutions even without specific technical training. This is one of the main conclusions of the interview granted by Ricardo Lima, startup director of Web Summit, CNN’s innovation commentator Marcelo Tripoli.
Web Summit, one of the largest technology events in the world, will have a new edition in Rio de Janeiro in late April. During the conversation, Lima highlighted the evolution of startups and the success of success of these technological companies in the current market.
Growth and Opportunities
Lima observed a significant increase in the number of startups participating in the Web Summit, not only in Rio de Janeiro, but in all events of the organization. “Web Summit gives many opportunities for smaller startups to grow faster,” said the director.
According to Lima, the event has become an important alternative for startups to face the scarcity of investments in the early stages, offering a platform for accelerated growth.
Success and Challenges Factors
When asked what defines the success of a startup, Lima presented challenging statistics: “9 out of 10 startups fail at the end of 5 years.” However, he pointed to characteristics that increase the chances of success:
- Multidisciplinary teams
- Presence of at least one technical founder
- Ideally, three co -founders
Lima stressed that AI Generativa is changing this scenario, allowing individuals without technical background to create technological solutions, which can lead to an increase in the number of startups.
Featured themes on the Web Summit 2024
For this year’s event, Lima highlighted four major topics:
- Generative Artificial Intelligence
- Fintech, especially relevant to the Brazilian market
- Sustainability
- Social networks and regulated computing forms
These topics reflect the current and future trends of the technological market, signaling the areas of greater interest and potential for innovation for the participating startups of the Summit Rio 2024 web.
