AI Researcher: Building a $100B Data Company Is Easier Than a $100B AI Lab
herbiebradley · x · 2026-07-24
AI researcher Herbie Bradley argues that building a $100B data company is easier than a $100B AI lab. He notes data companies resemble consulting businesses with linear scaling, not SaaS, making them less attractive to VCs. Yet demand is huge despite concentrated customer base.
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