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20VC: Are Foundation Models Becoming Commoditised? Do OpenAI and Anthropic of the World Have a Sustaining Moat? Why Smaller Models May Work Better? Why Incumbents with Data Power Win the AI War with Christian Kleinerman, SVP Product @ Snowflake

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Sep 22, 2023
Christian Kleinerman, SVP of Product at Snowflake and former product leader at Google and Microsoft, shares insights on today's generative AI landscape. He discusses the adoption speed of various sectors and challenges the notion that larger models are always better. Kleinerman emphasizes the importance of model size versus data quality, the evolving nature of AI models, and the pressing need for startups to adapt quickly. He also highlights the importance of optionality in AI, as well as the competitive edge smaller companies can have against industry giants.
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ANECDOTE

Early Startup Experiences

  • Christian Kleinerman built two startups, one in Colombia and one in the US, before joining Microsoft.
  • These experiences taught him valuable lessons about talent acquisition and building scalable businesses.
ADVICE

Prioritizing Talent and Scalability

  • Prioritize talent acquisition and never compromise on quality.
  • Building a scalable business is challenging; consider potential customization needs and platform scalability.
INSIGHT

Generative AI's Potential

  • Generative AI has transformative potential, comparable to the internet or mobile.
  • While current hype exists, it will eventually reveal fundamental innovation and disruption.
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