AI Lowers the Barrier to Building, Not to Understanding Industries
iamKierraD · x · 2026-08-09
AI has significantly lowered the technical barrier to building software, but that doesn't mean startups have become easier. Deeply understanding messy traditional industries, effectively communicating with customers, and solving unglamorous real-world problems remain irreplaceable core moats.
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