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Betting on future, more general models yields higher long‑term ROI than fine‑tuning current models
  • Boris advises building for the model six months out, not the current one.
  • Early prototypes may be weak, but once the model improves, product‑market fit accelerates.
  • This strategy avoids wasted effort on features that become obsolete.
  • It aligns engineering timelines with the AI development curve.
  • Companies that wait for the next model often capture market share faster.
Boris ChernyLenny's Podcast01:06:25

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Build for the model six months out; that's when the product will click. Boris Cherny
Scaffolding gives 10‑20 % gains but gets wiped out by the next model. Boris Cherny

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