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AI isn't killing startup jobs — it's creating them. Mercury surveyed 1,500 early-stage founders. Key findings: • 79% of AI-adopting startups are hiring MORE because of AI • AI companies 3x more likely to actively scale teams • 68% of AI-forward companies growing headcount vs 28% non-adopters • AI adopters 2x more likely to seek larger funding rounds Hiring surge spans growth roles: biz dev (44%), sales (43%), marketing (42%), customer service (42%). Why? AI amplifies humans rather than replacing them. Founders automate routine tasks, then invest saved time/capital into revenue-generating roles. Full report: https://mercury.com/blog/startup-economics-report-2025 Brewed by Startup Beaker.