Ambition Alone Isn't a Moat: Lessons From a Startup That Didn't Make It
AI e-Commerce inventory Startup Lessons In early 2024, I left my consulting job to co-found a startup with a talented technical cofounder. We were building an AI-powered e-commerce inventory platform, designed to optimize omnichannel stock across online and in-store channels with real-time predictions, sales recommendations, and automated reallocation. The vision was clear: help retailers avoid stockouts and overstock in a fragmented world. The moment I walked out of our first big meeting...