SMRTR AIFeb 11, 2026TechCrunch

How AI changes the math for startups, according to a Microsoft VP

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Microsoft VP Amanda Silver believes AI represents the biggest startup opportunity since cloud computing by dramatically reducing operational costs through automated agents. AI can now handle tasks like code updates, legal research, and customer support with 70-80% time reductions, potentially enabling higher-valued startups with smaller teams. However, deployment remains slower than expected because companies struggle to define clear business use cases and success metrics for their AI agents.

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