NANO's Death Warrant

Last summer, I observed that Nano was signing its own death warrant by rushing into AI without fully understanding the long-term consequences. My own business model moves in the opposite direction—toward human-informed content rather than AI-generated material.

Over the past five years, I’ve consulted for startups that hastily integrated AI into their business models, not because it added real value, but because it was an easy way to attract funding under the guise of innovation. Many of these startups didn’t have a clear use case for AI but felt compelled to include it simply because investors expected to see it.

My approach has been different. While I’ve worked with tech companies and understand AI’s applications across various industries, I’ve deliberately structured my business model and pitch deck without relying on AI as a crutch. Instead, I focus on digital tools that enhance creativity rather than replace it.

At the same time, in my discussions with startup coaches, I've observed that the writing industry is moving in the opposite direction. Market trends for writing are decidedly against AI. While tech startups continue to push AI everywhere, the demand for human-driven content in writing is growing.

Nano moved too quickly, embracing AI without recognizing this shift. The mistake wasn’t just in adopting AI, but in failing to understand where the writing industry was actually headed.

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