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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Investors often mistakenly focus on predictable revenue growth, while the most significant impacts often come from unpredictable innovations like AWS.

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Alexandr Wang: 26-Year-Old Billionaire Powering the AI Industry

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Alexandr Wang: 26-Year-Old Billionaire Powering the AI Industry

11/03/23

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Alexandr Wang

11/03/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Amazon's evolution from an online bookstore to the largest data center provider illustrates how unpredictable innovations can drive a company's market value, with AWS being a prime example.

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Werner Vogels

11/12/18

@ Y Combinator

AWS's rapid growth surprised us; we anticipated it would be significant, but the speed of adoption exceeded our expectations.

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Y Combinator Cast

08/23/24

@ Y Combinator

Investors often chase opportunities in startups, hoping to profit from future growth, which can lead to inflated valuations that may not be sustainable.

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Alexandr Wang

06/18/25

@ Y Combinator

The key to AWS's success was the conviction that it would tap into an infinitely large and growing market for cloud computing, driven by exponential demand for computing power.

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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Investors are biased towards metrics that may not prioritize the startup's survival, focusing instead on growth and revenue.

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Werner Vogels

11/12/18

@ Y Combinator

Startups often make the mistake of treating AWS like a traditional data center, which limits their ability to leverage AWS's higher services and security features.

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Geoff Ralston

12/15/20

@ Y Combinator

Investors are noticing changes in revenue thresholds for Series A funding, which vary by sector and customer focus, indicating a shift in the investment landscape.

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Ooshma Garg

09/08/18

@ Y Combinator

When pitching to investors, it's important to focus on the potential for significant growth rather than hedging against failure; confidence in your vision is key.

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James Dyson

04/04/23

@ ainslie + ainslie Performance People

It's crucial for businesses to anticipate future trends and invest in diverse technologies to remain competitive and avoid stagnation.