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Investors weigh growth quality against AI hype at Disrupt 2026

A Disrupt 2026 panel makes the case for fundamentals over hype when every startup pitch is now an AI pitch.

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Last updated: October 22, 2026 2:09 am
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General Catalyst’s Mark Crane, Baillie Gifford’s Shan Shan and ALSO founder Chris Yu argue, in a TechCrunch Disrupt panel, that retention, efficient growth and revenue quality still decide which companies break out even when every pitch mentions AI.

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