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Yes. At the end of the day, people pay for solutions to problems (although sometimes they problem they are paying for a solution to isn't the stated problem, bu
by mindcrime 3y ago
Yes. At the end of the day, people pay for solutions to problems (although sometimes they problem they are paying for a solution to isn't the stated problem, but that's a different issue). They don't pay for "AI" per-se. AI is just one potential means to an end. A solution that accomplishes the same goal without AI is, in principle, just as good. Maybe better.
Also consider that the world is bigger - a LOT bigger - than TechCrunch and ProductHunt. I'd challenge you to expand your thinking in terms of what option and mechanisms exist for marketing your product.
All of that said... to go back to my earlier statement about how the problem someone is paying for a solution to isn't always the stated problem: consider a hypothetical employee of Company A, who states they are looking for some software to optimize production of Marzelvanes. It may well be the case that there is a goal for the company to optimize Marzelvane production. But it's entirely possible that what this particular employee wants more is to be credited or acknowledged within the company for leading an important initiative, so they can (get promoted | get a bigger bonus | whatever). If you consider that possibility, and acknowledging that "sexiness" is a thing in tech, they may actually care as much, or more, about bringing in a "sexy, AI powered solution" than they do about simply "optimizing Marzelvane production at any cost." So yes, sometimes you do have to care about more than just solving the stated problem. Just something to keep in mind...