Compete in AI Without Hype

Break down how an early-stage company can build an AI product that wins in a cautious, high-stakes market such as finance or health care. Examine product positioning, workflow integration, data advantage, compliance, trust, and how to avoid being commoditized by larger platform companies. Compare the difference between using AI as a feature versus building a company around AI-native operations. Finish with a framework for founders deciding whether AI should be the core of their business or simply an enabling layer.