AI Ushers in a New Era for Startups, Says Microsoft VP

business#agent📰 News|Analyzed: Feb 11, 2026 18:00
Published: Feb 11, 2026 17:51
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Microsoft's Amanda Silver views agentic AI as a transformative force, akin to the impact of the public cloud, reshaping the landscape for startups. Her work focuses on Azure's Foundry system, offering startups a unified AI portal. This promises to significantly reduce operational costs and unlock new possibilities.
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"I see this as being a watershed moment for startups as profound as the move to the public cloud."
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