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20VC: Why OpenAI Will Become an Infrastructure Play, Why Apple Will Win in an AI World, Why Google is the Most Vulnerable Incumbent, Will LLMs Be Commoditised, Which Startups Are Thin vs Thick Wrappers on Top of LLMs with Jeff Seibert, Founder @ Digits

Nov 22, 2023
Jeff Seibert, CEO of Digits and former Head of Consumer Product at Twitter, discusses the art of the pivot, the future of AI with OpenAI transitioning to an infrastructure play, why Apple is best positioned to win in an AI world, why Google is the most vulnerable incumbent, the future of LLMs, and the difference between thin and thick wrappers when building on top of LLMs.
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  • The art of pivoting is crucial for startup success and founders should trust their instincts and rally the whole team around the new direction.
  • Acquiring high-quality data and developing proprietary datasets is a challenge for companies utilizing AI, especially in sensitive industries like healthcare.

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Importance of being adaptable and pivoting in startups

Being able to pivot quickly and decisively is crucial for startup success. Founders should trust their instincts and have conviction in their new direction. It's important to get the whole team on board and rally around the new path. Startups should focus on growth, trim expenses, and lengthen runway. While the mortality rate of startups is high, not all failures result in complete loss and there's always a chance for success.

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