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How DuckDuckGo Gained 30 Percent as Users Fled Google AI
DuckDuckGo installs jumped 30% in recent weeks as users push back against Google's forced AI Search results. Lucas and Luna explore what this means for startup exit strategies: when a privacy-focused underdog gains traction against a tech giant, does it become a more attractive acquisition target? Or does the 'independence' narrative actually hurt its valuation in a potential sale? The hosts break down the data, the user psychology, and what founders can learn about timing an exit around a demand shock. They also discuss how similar privacy-first plays — like Proton and Signal…
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