Don't Compete With Instinct—Build the 'Instinct of X' for a Niche
vaibhavbetter · x · 2026-09-28
Builder advice for AI startups: instead of going head-to-head with Instinct, study its playbook and build the "Instinct of X"—serving one specific niche well that is paid, profitable, and large enough. The author also cautions founders to raise responsibly.
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