Automating Alpha: Inside the next wave of 2026 AI startups
What Changed and Why It Matters AI startups are shifting from broad demos to measurable edge. The new goal is automated alpha: systems that compound advantage in real workflows. Recent…
Model routers near unicorn status: LLM selection is the new moat
What Changed and Why It Matters Model quality is converging. Distribution, orchestration, and selection are breaking away. Across the ecosystem, a pattern is clear: multi-model routing and orchestration are becoming…
Your Moat Can’t Be a Prompt: Lessons From Recent Startup Shutdowns
What Changed and Why It Matters A pattern is emerging across 2024–2025: AI startups with slick demos are shutting down, and the post-mortems point to the same root cause —…