Zoom hits an all-time low. Here's what AI startups can learn from the WFH hype cycle.
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Zoom was THE work-from-home stock. It's down 90% from peak. The same hype that fuelled work-from-home stocks is now fuelling AI. What happened to Zoom will happen to many AI companies. AI startups today need to carefully position against foundational models and incumbents. Here's how to think through it.Why you should listen:Learn why what happened to Zoom will happen to many AI companiesHow to position yourself against the two AI giants: Foundational models & incumbents.How to...
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