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Permissionless Innovation Paradigm
Unlike previous platform shifts where you needed approval from gatekeepers, AI enables building without permission from anyone
Decision Rule
If you can imagine it and have domain knowledge, you can build it - don't wait for permission or partnerships
How It Works
AI tools provide all the technical capabilities that previously required gatekeepers (app stores, platform APIs, technical teams)
Failure Modes
Building without market validation
Ignoring regulations
Underestimating distribution challenges
Example Decision
“Instead of trying to get Microsoft's approval to build on Windows, you directly build using AI tools and launch immediately”