Is your startup’s check engine light on? Google Cloud’s VP explains what to do

February 18, 2026 Theresa Loconsolo

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Startup founders are being pushed to move faster than ever, using AI while facing tighter funding, rising infrastructure costs, and more pressure to show real traction early. Cloud credits, access to GPUs, and foundation models have made it easier to get started, but those early infrastructure choices can have unforeseen consequences once startups move beyond […]

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