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.
💡 Highlights:
✔️ What the AWS outage revealed about business resilience
✔️ Why VC funding is up — but only for a few big players
✔️ How non-AI startups can stay competitive
✔️ The importance of sustainable, customer-driven growth
✔️ Smart moves for founders heading into Q4
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👥 Connect on LinkedIn:Rachel Anderson — https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leaderKatrina Purcell — https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-purcell/
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