Atticus Advisors

The world is facing a critical turning point. Climate change, environmental degradation, and food insecurity are no longer distant concerns—they are urgent realities reshaping how we live, consume, and build businesses. But in the midst of these challenges lies immense opportunity. Climate Tech, AgriTech, and Clean Innovation are rapidly emerging as the next wave of disruption, attracting billions in investment, inspiring founders across the globe, and redefining what sustainable business can look like.

Artificial intelligence has already reshaped industries, disrupted workflows, and redefined how we think about business. Yet, in the midst of all the excitement—and the occasional skepticism—many founders are asking themselves a crucial question: Is it already too late to build an AI startup?

Greg Brockman, co-founder and president of OpenAI, has a clear answer: No—it’s still early. His recent advice to entrepreneurs offers both reassurance and a challenge. While many feel the AI gold rush is already over, Brockman argues that we are only at the beginning of a long, transformative journey. The opportunity isn’t just in building “AI wrappers” around existing models but in creating deep, domain-specific integrations that solve meaningful problems.