At the Alliance Bank BizSmart Business Conference, Cradle Fund Group CEO Norman Matthieu Vanhaecke, Sunway iLabs COO Karen Lau, and 1337 Ventures CEO and Founding Partner Bikesh Lakhmichand shared their perspectives on the increasingly competitive AI startup landscape. The discussion highlighted the growing importance of differentiation, technological defensibility, and industry-specific expertise in attracting investment, as investors look beyond AI adoption to evaluate startups’ ability to deliver real-world value, demonstrate market traction, and scale sustainably.
The Edge — October 6, 2026
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