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Microsoft Is the Real AI Enemy, Not OpenAI
20VC with Harry Stebbings· 2026-07-11 14:00
AI Model Capability and Industry Landscape - 90% or more of AI use cases are now fully addressable by a wide range of models, including open-source alternatives [1] - Non-frontier AI companies are advised to leverage model providers as strategic assets rather than competitors [2] Business Strategy and Operational Efficiency - Consumption-based AI business models lack inherent bundling advantages, necessitating a shift in go-to-market strategy [2] - Achieving equivalent revenue in the current AI landscape requires 10 times the operational effort compared to traditional software models [2] - Successful serial entrepreneurship, exemplified by the founders of Rubrik and Glean, continues to attract significant capital from top-tier investors like Kleiner Perkins [1][2]