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Raza Habib

03/01/23

@ Y Combinator

The feedback data from applications can create a competitive advantage, but it may not be sufficient to prevent others from catching up in the long run.

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YC

The REAL potential of generative AI

@ Y Combinator

03/01/23

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Joe Lonsdale

04/12/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

In competitive industries, if you have good technology but the market forces aren't favorable, you're likely to fail.

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Lin Qiao

05/19/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Successful applications often incorporate a data flying wheel, which is essential for standing out in the market.

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Charles Munger

07/21/21

@ Life Stories

A durable competitive advantage is essential; you want an advantage that will sustain itself without overwhelming skill for a long time.

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a16z Cast

02/07/25

@ a16z

The creativity in application development is crucial for differentiation in the market, and companies must embrace this to succeed.

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Kevin Hale

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

A product must be at least 10 times better than the competition to be considered an unfair advantage. If it's only marginally better, it won't be compelling enough for investors.

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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

It's essential to understand that while the product is crucial, leveraging data effectively can provide significant business advantages.

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Jared Friedman

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

Having competition is often a good sign for a startup idea, as it indicates that there is a market, but you need a new insight to compete effectively against entrenched players.

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Eric Migicovsky

10/13/18

@ Y Combinator

Companies that have a network effect or data lock-in create a natural moat, making it difficult for competitors to replicate their success.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/09/22

@ Y Combinator

Sometimes competitors have objectively better products, which can lead to founders losing users to those alternatives.