Founder Reflection on Shiny Object Syndrome Amid AI Hype
A first-time full-time founder's blog post reflects on the difficulty of staying focused on current work when surrounded by seemingly high-value opportunities enabled by AI. It is a personal, open-ended reflection rather than a description of a specific product or market problem.
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