Tolan on podcast: app monetization playbook rewritten as usage carries marginal cost
ajaymehta · x · 2026-10-21
A Tolan team member joined a podcast to discuss what makes the AI companion app unique and, central topic, app monetization. The claim: the playbook is being rewritten in an era where usage comes with marginal cost, with their team leading that shift. Relevant for anyone tracking AI app pricing and business models.
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