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Manny Medina

04/22/25

@ Sequoia Capital

It's essential for AI founders to focus on a narrow set of customers and not get distracted by total addressable market (TAM) size; delivering a superb experience will lead to growth.

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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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