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Key Startup Metrics with Tom Blomfield | Startup School

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Understanding Cost of Goods Sold and Gross Margins in Software Companies

This chapter explores the concept of cost of goods sold in software companies, with a focus on AI companies. It discusses the importance of gross margins and highlights the challenges faced by heavily operational businesses. It also mentions the trend of scaling negative margin businesses and the impact of higher interest rates.

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