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Zero-to-One AI Disruption Framework
A framework describing how AI has fundamentally changed the startup success pattern from 'impossible-unlikely-inevitable' to 'very likely at zero-to-one but disrupted beyond $100M'
How It Works
AI enables individuals or small teams to build incredible tools quickly (0-1M in weeks), but also disrupts established software companies that previously had durable competitive moats
Components
0-1M: Very likely with AI - build incredible tools no one else can do
1-10M: Still challenging but AI-accelerated
10-100M: Previously inevitable, now uncertain
100M+: Previously durable, now getting disrupted
When to Use
When evaluating market opportunities, timing market entry, or assessing competitive threats in the AI era
When Not to Use
For non-software businesses or markets where AI adoption is minimal
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
Example
“A solo founder uses AI tools to build a customer support solution that matches enterprise software in weeks, while established $200M software companies see growth stall for the first time”
Related Knowledge
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AI Content Weighting Framework
A method for creating domain-specific AI by heavily weighting custom content against generic training data to achieve su
AI as Universal Therapist
The recognition that using AI for personal and emotional support is becoming as normal as using it for work tasks
Push vs Pull Startup Experience
Distinguishing between startups where you're pushing against resistance versus being pulled forward by market demand