Granola, once dismissed as moatless, hits 100k downloads and $1.5B valuation
NathanpmYoung · x · 2026-10-27
The author admits he doubted Granola's meeting-notes app because it seemed to lack a moat. The startup has now surpassed 100k downloads and reached a $1.5B valuation, holding its ground even as big platforms ship built-in meeting notes — evidence that opportunity can beat moatlessness.
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