Foundation Labs

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a16z Insight
Ben Scharfstein says AI foundation model labs operate like movie studios
“I think that the, I would say my hottest take is, I think the right way to think about foundation labs is that they're like movie studios. And what I mean by that is they invest a ton of money in blockbusters that have a relatively short time spend to pay them…”
Ben Scharfstein Aug 26, 2025 ▶ 45:01 How Scale AI is Pioneering the Future of Work
20VC Insight
Wu: AI application layer talent competition is fiercer than at foundation labs
“I think the level of talent and the fierceness of competition is, in many of these is actually like, Greater even in the application layer, which is crazy to say, because I think the competition in the Foundation Labs is extremely strong.”
Scott Wu Jul 18, 2025 ▶ 10:29 Cognition CEO Scott Wu on Acquiring Windsurf: The Process, The Deal, The Rationale · 20VC with Harry Stebbings

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