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Oleg from FirstHR
Is it possible not to be an AI startup in 2025?
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What do you think?
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Ash G
Of course it is possible. There are many non-tech businesses out there that are not using AI. They still have problems which need solving through technology but not necessarily AI. Being in tech, we are exposed to sample bias, where all news is mostly about AI-powered startups and people with interact with are mostly working in tech and they happen to be using AI tools. Majority of the folks here on Product Hunt work in a tech company so it can be a bubble. That said, AI has definitely opened up opportunities and has boosted productivity by automating repetitive tasks. AI is another tool to help humans solve problems and get the job done quickly. If your startup solves a problem effectively without AI, that's all that matters. Your customers won't care if you're using AI or not, they are only care if your solution is solving their problem. AI is just one tool among many.
Nidhish Bhavsar
Yes but adding AI in your startup will definitely help to Stand out But don't avoid to build your non AI startup with AI :)
Cornell Gorman
Of course! I still need people to make good cheesburgrs, , movies clothes, i need people to watch my kids, cut my hair, fix my plumbing. All can be lucrative
Oleg from FirstHR
@cornell_gorman25 I think AI will penetrate all these areas. It will not replace people, but on the contrary, it will help them do their job.
Cornell Gorman
@oleg_eltsov i can agree with that
Sakshi Agrawal
You can have a startup without AI but gradually you will need AI to streamline your workflow and improve productivity. AI makes work much more easier I would say!
Elena Tsemirava
We currently have such a startup, but in the future, we also want to add AI.
Seunghwan
Launching soon!
It's possible, but competitors who provide similar services with AI will gain much more power because they will achieve overwhelming results at a much lower cost.
Alexa
It feels rather difficult. Even if the product is not completely AI - driven, it's impossible to avoid using AI capabilities in a certain module or a small function. People have already got used to and are looking forward to AI capabilities.
Nick from FirstHR
I think that without AI integration it will be difficult in 2025, and already impossible in 2026.
SarahWellington
Absolutely possible! Not every business needs to be AI-focused. There are still plenty of opportunities in traditional industries like retail, hospitality, or manufacturing. Plus, some sectors might resist AI due to ethical concerns or high costs. As long as you innovate and meet customer needs, you can succeed without jumping on the AI bandwagon. Just do what works best for your niche!
Shane Stewart
Yes. Not everything needs AI.