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the shift no one priced in: distribution is becoming the product in AI companies
build a better product → find distribution → scale revenue
that sequence is breaking.
in AI-native companies, distribution is no longer downstream of product. it is increasingly embedded into product definition itself.
this sounds subtle...
The Real Reason VCs Pass — Insights from Sridhar Arunagiri
That’s almost never the full story.
After sitting on both sides of the table — as a founder and now as an investor — I’ve realized that most “no’s” aren’t about what’s said in the meeting.
They’re about what’s felt but never articulated....
What I’m Building Toward with 16VC (And Why 2026 Is Different)
Announcements. New investments. Activity that signals momentum.
And then there’s the version that actually matters — the one that happens quietly, slowly, and often without recognition.
Over the past few years, I’ve spent more time in the...
Sridhar Arunagiri: Why 16VC Is Expanding Beyond Borders in 2026
Not where people say they come from.
Not where capital is already concentrated.
But where real, resilient builders are quietly operating.
And the answer, increasingly, is: everywhere.
The Early Assumption
Like many people...
Sridhar Arunagiri: My Daily Workflow and Systems
Introduction
Sridhar Arunagiri is the Founder of 16VC, focused on working with early-stage founders and building a long-term venture platform.
At this stage, consistency matters more than intensity.
So instead of chasing productivity...
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Operator & early-stage venture builder. Writing about startup execution, hiring, and decision-making from the operator’s seat.
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