Pat Grady quote, Sep 20, 2023

Partner, Sequoia Capital · Sep 20, 2023 · Essay, Generative AI's Act Two

Rather, workflows and user networks seem to be creating more durable sources of competitive advantage.

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Said by: Pat Grady, Partner, Sequoia Capital
Where: Generative AI's Act Two
Topics: Startups, Data
Company: Sequoia Capital
Source: sequoiacap.com/article/generative-ai-act-two/

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