Why a Pre‑Revenue AI Exit Shows Investors Ignored the Real Value
A 21‑year‑old founder sold his foundational AI startup to Thomson Reuters—their first pre‑revenue acquisition in 170 years—because the company’s scientific breakthroughs cut training costs dramatically. The story proves that deep‑tech breakthroughs, not product traction, will decide the next wave of AI value, and investors should start valuing science over quick wins.