Pre-product AI deca-corns are a sign of an unhealthy VC environment
Zergylord · x · 2026-09-12
The author remains bullish on AI overall but argues that the proliferation of pre-product deca-corns signals an unhealthy VC environment — valuations detached from product validation reflect an overheated market.
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