#30 Monetizing Data in the AI Era: The Future of Content & Search | Hirsh Pithadia

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AI is consuming the internet—scraping content, generating responses, and reshaping how we search for and interact with information. But there's a massive problem: who gets paid? In this episode, I sit down with Hirsh Pithadia , CEO & Co-founder of Valyu Networks , to discuss how content creators, publishers, and businesses can monetize their data in the age of AI . We talk about: The AI Monetization Problem : How LLMs consume content without compensating creators The Future of Search : Why search engines are dying, and what comes next The Business Model Shift : From training data licensing to context enrichment Valyu’s Solution : Building monetization rails for AI-generated responses Startup Fundraising Stories : How an accidental meeting with a16z led to funding AI-Generated Data & Model Collapse : What happens when models train on AI-generated content? US vs. Europe for AI Startups : Why Hirsh believes scaling in the US is crucial Advice for Founders : How to navigate and build in a fast-moving industry This is a must-listen if you're a founder, AI enthusiast, or anyone thinking about the future of data, monetization, and AI business models. Important Links: