Googling Disregard Is Broken and Fintech Is Bleeding
Google’s AI Overviews have made basic searches like “disregard” nearly useless, and fintech companies are bleeding organic traffic because of it. Most founders still haven’t noticed. Here’s the bold, data-backed playbook for building something no algorithm can take from you.
AI Search Startups Just Banked $12 Billion in 2025
AI search startups pulled in $12 billion in venture capital in 2025 alone, and Google’s search ad revenue growth just hit a four-year low. For fintech brands still betting everything on Google rankings, the clock is running out.
AI Search Startups Just Raised $15 Billion in 18 Months
AI search startups have raised over $15 billion in 18 months, and Google’s 90% market share is starting to slip. The fight isn’t over search results. It’s over who owns the first answer, and the prize is worth trillions.