516. AI Cost Structures and Pricing, Proprietary Data Sets That Create Moats, and a Clear Method for Determining Which Problem to Solve First (Vivek Vaidya)

Vivek Vaidya of super{set} joins Nick to discuss AI Cost Structures and Pricing, Proprietary Data Sets That Create Moats, and a Clear Method for Determining Which Problem to Solve First. In this episode we cover: - Challenges and Considerations in Selling Companies - Building Companies and the Importance of Selling Ahead - Navigating AI-Native Products and Cost Structures - Valuation and Pricing of AI Companies - Data as a Moat in the AI Era - Distinguishing Between Frontier Labs and Startups - Open Source and Data Security in AI Products **Guest Links**: - Vivek's LinkedIn - Vivek's X - super{set}'s LinkedIn - super{set}'s Website The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. We're proud to partner with **Ramp**, the modern finance automation platform. Book a demo and get **$150—no strings attached**.   Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.