

Your Questions Answered: Vibe Coding, Consumer Defensibility, and the Future of Agent Management
24 snips Apr 17, 2025
Michael Mignano dives into the booming opportunities of AI, discussing market expansion and the importance of defensibility for startups. He highlights the evolving roles of agent engineers and managers, reflecting on the diverse skills needed for success. The conversation also explores the transformative potential of consumer AI in sectors like education. Mignano shares insights into AI's capabilities in dispute resolution and touches on current trends in venture capital, emphasizing the exciting innovations on the horizon.
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AI Markets: Both New and Existing
- AI product opportunities will emerge in both new and existing markets.
- Existing markets will grow bigger and more efficient while new markets will surprise us with unknown opportunities.
AI Expands SaaS Market
- AI will expand SaaS TAM as humans continuously seek new software solutions.
- More software and AI-powered tools will fill unmet needs and create new products people will pay for.
Defensibility Requires Strong Moats
- Build defensibility with traditional moats like network effects, data advantages, and strong brands.
- Move fast and strengthen moats since AI lowers barriers and drastically raises competition.