A moat today is a learning loop competitors can't replicate, says VC
atShruti · x · 2026-09-19
Part 3 of @atShruti's Q&A: a modern moat is a learning loop competitors cannot easily reproduce — soft assets like team, network, culture, and execution pace, or technical ones like data and workflows you're already embedded in. 'Your initial product gets you into the market and your moat keeps you competitive.'
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