Why the AI Winners May Not Be Big Tech

Zach Abraham argues nimble, capital-light AI startups may out-earn hyperscalers who are spending hundreds of billions with unclear ROI.

• AI startup anecdote: Zach's friend Jesse, founder of privacy-focused AI firm Venice, reports 25-30% month-over-month revenue growth and could hit $1B revenue in 18 months, turning cash-flow positive near $800M-$1B revenue.
• Hyperscaler skepticism: Zach says he's "not convinced the hyperscalers are going to be the big winners here," questioning ROI on hundreds of billions in AI capex versus nimble, consumer-focused startups.

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