OpenAI vs. DeepSeek AI: Competing vs. Catalyzing the AI Revolution

By Amir Barsoum January 28, 2025 The AI race is heating up, and two players—OpenAI and DeepSeek—are taking wildly different approaches: Competing vs. Catalyzing. Let’s dive into how their strategies are shaping the future of AI: – OpenAI’s Revenue Explosion: From $3.7B (2024) to $12.6B (2025)—a jaw-dropping 240% revenue surge, driven almost entirely by […]
Every Industry Will Expect Its Driverless Car Moment

By Amir Barsoum January 17, 2025 While attending the J.P. Morgan Health Conference at San Francisco, I met inspiring entrepreneurs and discovered exciting startups. But the moment that truly stayed with me didn’t happen inside the conference—it was on the street.It was 8 PM, and I walked to a restaurant for dinner. As I […]
The Chasm Between Venture Capital & Private Equity—And Where InVitro Capital Fits

By: Amir Barsoum Venture Capital (VC) fuels early-stage disruptors, chasing unicorns and massive returns. On the other hand, Private Equity (PE) thrives on mature businesses, leveraging buyouts and optimization to enhance cash flow. Both approaches have their strengths, but there’s a significant gap for companies seeking sustainable, profitable growth without burning through capital or banking […]
The startup world seems to be broken

Build Winners By Amir Barsoum The startup world seems to be broken. VCs are overpaying for inflated valuations, chasing overhyped founders, and praying for unicorns that may never exist. Winners aren’t found—they’re built. That’s the power of Venture Studios. Here’s how they rewrite the rules: 1. No Inflated Valuations – They build from scratch—skipping overpriced […]