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Also on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcBwfK3FePZ) and Facebook.","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/e08dcc43-7982-4be2-9ac2-3b77fa2741c6/","alt":"\"The tech is not the moat anymore\": Flying With Founders","width":1280,"height":720},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/ab1a4080-8933-4ba3-9316-71b22b91f07a","created_at":"2026-10-27T17:36:54.199Z","updated_at":null,"aco":{"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. 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