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The Hidden Cost of Series A Vendor Lock-In
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dissect the silent killer of early-stage startups: vendor lock-in. While Series A founders pitch growth metrics and AI moats, they often ignore the contractual dependencies that tie their unit economics to third-party infrastructure. We explore how a seemingly small choice in cloud storage or API integration can double operational costs within eighteen months, turning a scalable model into a fragile one. Using concrete examples from data pipelines and customer support tools, we show why proving independence isn't just about tech stack—it's about…
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