Opportunities for machine-learning startups: An investor perspective

GUEST: Machine learning is a trending topic today and for good reason. It has enormous potential to transform entire markets and industries. But there’s also a lot of hype surrounding the technology. As an investor, I look for four key characteristics that I believe distinguish winners who are successfully leveraging machine learning:
1. Specific use cases in large markets. Successful machine-learning startups will be the ones targeting vertical applications with a clear need for the techn