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Making the AI-powered case for legacy modernization
For years, legacy technology has been a problem companies knew they needed to solve, but one they often struggled to tackle. The cost, complexity, and risk of replacing business-critical systems could make modernization feel like a disruption to manage instead of an opportunity to pursue. But with the rise in customer expectations and the changes…
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I’ve Backed 20 Startups. Here’s What Actually Separates the Ones That Win From the Ones That Stall.
After investing in nearly 20 startups, I’ve learned the idea matters — but the founder decides how far it goes.