Enterprise clients ask: will these vertical AI vendors even exist in 18-24 months?
arieljalali · x · 2026-09-24
A practitioner serving enterprise clients says the top question buyers now ask about all vertical AI / neo SaaS companies is whether they'll still be around in 18-24 months, and if so, which vendor they'll be locked into — reflecting widespread concern over AI startup survival and vendor lock-in in enterprise procurement.
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