Season 2 Episode 44 - Q4 Strategy: Funding Trends, AI Plays, and Startup Survival

This week on the Managed Chaos Podcast, Rachel Anderson and Katrina Purcell dig into the biggest headlines shaping the startup world, from the recent AWS outage to what the Q3 2025 venture capital report reveals about where the money’s really going.

They unpack the growing concentration of funding in AI, what it means for non-AI startups, and how founders can build sustainable growth strategies in an unpredictable market. Rachel and Katrina also share Q4 predictions and practical advice for navigating shifting investor priorities and market confidence.

Welcome to the Managed Chaos podcast, where hosts Katrina Purcell and Rachel Anderson give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes you to get to work.

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