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Manny Medina

04/22/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Focusing on specific AI applications that target particular workflows will be more successful than broad platforms.

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Pricing in the AI Era: From Inputs to Outcomes, with Paid CEO Manny Medina

@ Sequoia Capital

Pricing in the AI Era: From Inputs to Outcomes, with Paid CEO Manny Medina

04/22/25

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Manny Medina

04/22/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Focusing on narrow problems and becoming the best at solving them is currently a successful strategy for AI companies, as seen with examples like Quandry and Expo.

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Mike Krieger

06/05/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

AI startups should focus on niche markets and specific applications to avoid being overshadowed by larger companies like OpenAI and Google.

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Sequoia Capital Cast

05/07/25

@ Sequoia Capital

To succeed in AI, startups should focus on vertical-specific and function-specific solutions that address complex problems requiring human involvement.

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Mark Zuckerberg

04/30/25

@ Dwarkesh Patel

As AI becomes more integrated into various applications, we need to optimize for specific internal use cases, which may lead us to use other models if they better serve those needs.

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Bret Taylor

05/08/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Companies that can quickly provide value around core workflows will have a competitive advantage in the AI space, especially in vertical markets.

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Y Combinator Cast

11/23/24

@ Y Combinator

The early winners in the AI space may be general-purpose solutions, but vertical AI agents will emerge as industries develop and require more specialized tools.

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Y Combinator Cast

11/23/24

@ Y Combinator

Vertical AI agents are designed for specific tasks, like automating customer support for niche markets, which makes them more efficient than general-purpose solutions.

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Arthur Mensch

03/21/25

@ a16z

AI is a general-purpose technology that requires specialization for different industries and companies.

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Andrew Ng

08/30/23

@ Stanford Online

AI as a general-purpose technology presents numerous opportunities, and our focus should be on building concrete use cases to harness its potential effectively.