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title: "\"The tech is not the moat anymore\": Flying With Founders"
url: https://stacklist.com/card/ab1a4080-8933-4ba3-9316-71b22b91f07a
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summary: "JD Audena argues that technology is no longer the primary competitive advantage for startups, emphasizing that distribution and rapid market share acquisition are what truly matter. As platforms enable quick product launches, founders must prioritize getting their products in front of the right audience faster than building superior technology."
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# "The tech is not the moat anymore": Flying With Founders

Flying With Founders 1,092 followers 2mo Report this post JD Audena ⚡︎ invests early for a living. Here is what he keeps telling founders: "The tech is not the moat anymore. Distribution, and how fast you can get real market share, is everything. I think founders are a little behind the curve on that." When every platform can ship anything overnight, what you build matters less than how fast the right people find it. …more 34 3 Comments Like Comment Share Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Shaun Paul Digan, MBA, Ph.D. 2mo Report this comment GTM is definitely what founders are getting so wrong. AI has made building easy. Distribution is the new advantage and makes startups Investor.Ready. in 2026! Like Reply 1 Reaction Connetic Ventures 2mo Report this comment 👋 👋 Like Reply 1 Reaction 2 Reactions Nick Ferrara 2mo Report this comment This is epic! Like Reply 1 Reaction See more comments To view or add a comment, sign in