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Why AI Shifts Venture Value to Hard Tech

Why AI Shifts Venture Value to Hard Tech

Y Combinator Startup Podcast

Software is becoming a commodity, which shifts the competitive advantage toward hard tech and physical infrastructure. Experienced operators now lead by using AI agents to solve complex, real-world problems that legacy firms cannot match.

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How Grind Culture Creates Diminishing Returns for Founders

How Grind Culture Creates Diminishing Returns for Founders

My First Million

When you rely entirely on yourself and avoid conflict, you create patterns that speed up burnout and weaken your organization. Learn to regulate your nervous system and engage in difficult conversations. This shift allows you to move away from failing through sheer effort and toward making sustainable, high-leverage decisions.

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