Forget building another "AI wrapper". The real billion-dollar opportunities are hiding in plain sight. Here are 3 surprising insights from the latest AI Unicorn list that will change how you think about building and investing in AI. 🦄 Insight 1: The "Unsexy" Infrastructure is King. While everyone is chasing the next viral AI app, giants like CoreWeave (AI Cloud), Groq (AI Chips), and Databricks (Data) are quietly building the backbone of the entire industry. The takeaway: Don't just think about applications. Think about the picks and shovels. What infrastructure is still missing? 🦄 Insight 2: Vertical AI is the New Frontier. The horizontal, "do-everything" models are established. The next wave of unicorns is hyper-focused. Think Harvey for legal, Isomorphic Labs for drug discovery. They're solving deep, industry-specific problems. The takeaway: "AI for everyone" is a tough sell. "AI for lawyers" is a unicorn in the making. Niche down. 🦄 Insight 3: Open-Source is a Power Play, Not a Charity. Mistral AI's massive valuation proves that you don't need a closed, proprietary model to win. By open-sourcing, they're building a massive community and a developer-first moat. The takeaway: In the world of AI, community can be your most valuable asset. Don't underestimate the power of open source. 💥 Which of these trends surprised you the most? Are you building infrastructure, a vertical solution, or leveraging open-source? Let's discuss in the comments! 👇 #AI #Startups #Unicorns #TechTrends #BuildingInPublic #GenerativeAI https://app.dealroom.co/lists/53885/