# Nithin Kamath tells startups to stop leading pitches with AI

2026-08-14T17:59:47+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath has warned startup founders that claiming “we use AI” is no longer a convincing investment pitch. In a post reported by LiveMint, Kamath said such openings had become so common that he often stopped reading the decks. He compared boasting about AI use with boasting about taking a daily bath. Kamath said founders should instead explain why AI is needed, how they will manage security risks and how they will evaluate high-stakes decisions. Times Now reports that Kamath made the comments on X, while LiveMint identifies LinkedIn as the platform. He also cautioned against using generic, AI-generated pitch decks.

## Coverage

- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/ai-is-just-table-stakes-nithin-kamath-roasts-generic-nice-looking-investment-decks-as-surefire-way-to-get-ignored-11786714039494.html>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/technology-science/zerodha-ceo-nithin-kamath-has-a-message-for-startups-leading-their-pitches-with-ai-article-155663208>

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