Kwesi Acquay — Scaling Verticals - Is 2024 Vertical AI's breakout year? - January 2024
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About Kwesi Acquay — Scaling Verticals - Is 2024 Vertical AI's breakout year? - January 2024
An analytical newsletter article by Kwesi Acquay exploring the potential for 2024 to be a breakout year for Vertical AI. It examines historical shortcomings of traditional AI in vertical applications, how Large Language Models (LLMs) are supercharging the application layer, and provides a market map of vertical-specific workflows being transformed. The article also discusses builder considerations and technical innovations needed to catalyze vertical AI.
Key Features
Historical analysis of traditional AI failures in vertical software
Explanation of LLMs as a catalyst for vertical application layer
Market map of vertical-specific workflows transformed by AI
Builder considerations for vertical AI startups
Technical innovations needed for vertical AI advancement
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Provides deep historical context for AI in vertical markets
- Free subscription with insightful weekly content
- Actionable analysis for builders and investors
Cons
- Opinion-based analysis may not reflect all market realities
- Limited to written format without interactive demos
Best For
Understanding the landscape of vertical AI startupsIdentifying investment opportunities in vertical AILearning about AI applicability in finance, legal, healthcare, AEC, manufacturing