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Philanthropists back AI for public good
By Marcus Chen
Microdrama startups rewrite their growth pitch
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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Bengaluru: Indian microdrama startups are turning the technology used to produce their shows into a new business, pitching artificial intelligence-powered video-creation software to investors as rising subscriber acquisition costs, churn and scrutiny of recurring payments put pressure on streaming economics.Peak XV Partners-backed Dashverse discontinued its consumer platform DashReels and is seeking $30-40 million in a new round, largely for
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