# Convictional to shut down, return investor money, after AI-era pivot falls short

> Source: <https://betakit.com/convictional-to-shut-down-return-investor-money-after-ai-era-pivot-falls-short/>
> Published: 2026-08-12 16:30:56+00:00

Former B2B e-commerce startup says it couldn’t find enough customers for its Slack alternative.

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