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Why GEO Startups Are F*ked



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Neil and Eric break down the surge of AI GEO startups, why funding far outpaces ARR, and how services still outperform SaaS. They compare Profound, AirOps, Peak AI, BrightEdge, Moz, and SEMrush while revealing why compounding, ownership, and real relationships matter more than hype. They also discuss bootstrapped billionaires, declining businesses, and the difference between real friends and transactional ones.


Key takeaways:

β€’ AI GEO funding is outpacing proven revenue

β€’ Services outperform pure SaaS long term

β€’ Real relationships drive business success


Chapters:

(00:00) AI GEO startups funding

(02:30) Services vs SaaS scaling

(05:40) Bootstrapped billionaire examples

(14:20) Compounding wealth mindset

(17:30) Real vs transactional friends


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