Startup founders are being pushed to move faster than ever, using AI in the face of tighter funding, rising infrastructure costs, and more pressure to demonstrate real traction. Cloud credits, access to GPUs, and basic models have made it easier to get started, but those early infrastructure choices can have unintended consequences if startups outgrow their free credits and turn into real cloud bills.
In this episode of TechCrunch equity podcast, Rebecca Bellan caught up with Darren MowryGoogle Cloud’s vice president for global startups is at the center of these tradeoffs. Watch as they discuss what Mowry sees in the startup ecosystem, how Google Cloud is competing for AI startups, and what founders need to consider when scaling.
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