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🚀 AI Revolution: From Fast Thinking to Deep Reasoning 🧠 Sequoia Capital's annual AI report is out, and it's a game-changer! Here are the key takeaways that are reshaping our tech landscape: 1️⃣ AI's Cognitive Leap: We're witnessing a shift from "fast thinking" (pre-trained responses) to "slow thinking" (reasoning). OpenAI's Strawberry model is pioneering true reasoning capabilities, marking a significant milestone in AI development. It's not just pattern matching anymore – AI is learning to pause and ponder! 🤔💡 2️⃣ Startup Goldmine: The application layer is becoming a hotbed for entrepreneurial opportunities. Startups, take note! There's immense potential in leveraging AI models to solve real-world problems and monetize through service provision. 💼💰 3️⃣ SaaS Evolution: "Software as a Service" is transforming into "Service as Software." AI applications are no longer confined to software – they're turning labor into software, directly providing services and charging based on results. This shift is redefining how we think about service delivery! 🔄📊 4️⃣ Disruption Alert: Traditional software companies, beware! AI-native applications might disrupt existing software models, much like how SaaS replaced on-premise software. It's time to innovate or risk being left behind. ⚠️🏃♂️ What are your thoughts on these trends? How do you see them impacting your industry? Let's discuss the opportunities and challenges AI is bringing to our doorstep! https://lnkd.in/gGezEqH2 #ArtificialIntelligence #StartupOpportunities #TechTrends #BusinessInnovation #SequoiaCapital

Why your AI startup isn’t working: 1. It would be cool if AI just ____. 2. You build a prototype that occasionally does ____. 3. Launch on ProductHunt. 4. 10,000 try it, which you call "success." 5. Four months later, 0 active users, as it doesn’t ____ enough to be useful.

I've seen many AI products, but this insight changed everything for me: (And it’s not about the latest models) → The last 10% in output accuracy. It taught me more than any technical manual. The last 10% is what separates good from great: 1. Persistence: Achieving it takes 98% of your development time. 2. Expertise: Leverage domain knowledge to fine-tune models. 3. Patience: Iteration after iteration, don’t rush the process. 4. Investment: This is where the real $$$ are spent. 5. Quality: Prioritize data quality over quantity. I revisit this principle with every project. Its importance is undeniable. Master this → you'll turn concepts into impactful solutions. P.S. Be ready that most of AI concepts can't be transformed into production at all. #ProductLaunch #Startups #GenerativeAI #AI

The article "AI Is Like Water" from NFX emphasizes that generative AI tools are now as common as bottled water, losing their unique technical edge. For startups to succeed, they must prioritize marketing, branding, and delivering unique value. Drawing parallels with the bottled water industry, where companies differentiate through smart strategies and creative marketing, the article suggests that AI startups need to innovate in their approach to stand out. #Ai #Startups #Tech

🚀 AI Revolution: From Fast Thinking to Deep Reasoning 🧠 Sequoia Capital's annual AI report is out, and it's a game-changer! Here are the key takeaways that are reshaping our tech landscape: 1️⃣ AI's Cognitive Leap: We're witnessing a shift from "fast thinking" (pre-trained responses) to "slow thinking" (reasoning). OpenAI's Strawberry model is pioneering true reasoning capabilities, marking a significant milestone in AI development. It's not just pattern matching anymore – AI is learning to pause and ponder! 🤔💡 2️⃣ Startup Goldmine: The application layer is becoming a hotbed for entrepreneurial opportunities. Startups, take note! There's immense potential in leveraging AI models to solve real-world problems and monetize through service provision. 💼💰 3️⃣ SaaS Evolution: "Software as a Service" is transforming into "Service as Software." AI applications are no longer confined to software – they're turning labor into software, directly providing services and charging based on results. This shift is redefining how we think about service delivery! 🔄📊 4️⃣ Disruption Alert: Traditional software companies, beware! AI-native applications might disrupt existing software models, much like how SaaS replaced on-premise software. It's time to innovate or risk being left behind. ⚠️🏃♂️ What are your thoughts on these trends? How do you see them impacting your industry? Let's discuss the opportunities and challenges AI is bringing to our doorstep! https://lnkd.in/eQY5tWiY #ArtificialIntelligence #StartupOpportunities #TechTrends #BusinessInnovation #SequoiaCapital

🚀 AI Revolution: From Fast Thinking to Deep Reasoning 🧠 Sequoia Capital's annual AI report is out, and it's a game-changer! Here are the key takeaways that are reshaping our tech landscape: 1️⃣ AI's Cognitive Leap: We're witnessing a shift from "fast thinking" (pre-trained responses) to "slow thinking" (reasoning). OpenAI's Strawberry model is pioneering true reasoning capabilities, marking a significant milestone in AI development. It's not just pattern matching anymore – AI is learning to pause and ponder! 🤔💡 2️⃣ Startup Goldmine: The application layer is becoming a hotbed for entrepreneurial opportunities. Startups, take note! There's immense potential in leveraging AI models to solve real-world problems and monetize through service provision. 💼💰 3️⃣ SaaS Evolution: "Software as a Service" is transforming into "Service as Software." AI applications are no longer confined to software – they're turning labor into software, directly providing services and charging based on results. This shift is redefining how we think about service delivery! 🔄📊 4️⃣ Disruption Alert: Traditional software companies, beware! AI-native applications might disrupt existing software models, much like how SaaS replaced on-premise software. It's time to innovate or risk being left behind. ⚠️🏃♂️ What are your thoughts on these trends? How do you see them impacting your industry? Let's discuss the opportunities and challenges AI is bringing to our doorstep! https://lnkd.in/eQY5tWiY #ArtificialIntelligence #StartupOpportunities #TechTrends #BusinessInnovation #SequoiaCapital

The Enterprise Tech List for 2024 is out. Of the 40 companies on this year's list, 17 are new to the ET30. The list shows once again a dominance of AI, i.e. companies building AI's infrastructure, tooling and core model technologies. hashtag #innovation #AI

"The agentic reasoning era begins" This Sequoia article has an interesting angle about what comes next from startups. We now have AI systems that think and reason more carefully, not just guess the next best word. It's System 2 vs System 1 thinking (System 1 is the 'knee jerk' - fast, intuitive, and automatic - while System 2 thinking is slow, deliberate, and analytical) The example I was thinking about is using AI triage for complaints handling: System 1 examples are: Categorise a complaint; Route it to the right team; Write the response; Summarise complaint causes A System 2 example would be: Identify solutions to complaints, and work out which solutions to prioritise, and then implement changes (eg update website or app content, rewrite SOPs, roll out employee training, redesign product or service) As they say in the article "The primary opportunity for startups is not to replace incumbent software companies—it’s to go after automatable pools of work" https://lnkd.in/gXcPCwBB  #GenerativeAI #Startup #AIStrategy

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Q: How do AI Startups benefit from joining our Premium AI Directory? A: Joining our Premium AI Directory offers AI startups global exposure, increased web traffic, & enhanced visibility to potential clients/investors. This can be especially beneficial for startups with limited marketing budgets, providing a cost-effective way to reach a broader audience & establish credibility in the AI industry.