The Founder's Paradox: AI Lowers Barriers but Erodes Differentiation
Serial entrepreneurs face a paradox in the AI era where building products has become dramatically easier but finding differentiation and lasting value is harder. The lowered barrier to entry creates more competition and uncertainty about what constitutes a defensible business.
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