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Русский(RU) [Перевод] Почему оплата за токены — не лучшая модель монетизации для AI-стартапа Привет! Меня зовут Саша Журавлев. Я венчурный инвестор и основатель фонда Mento

AI startup monetization: Value-based pricing over token costs

An investment professional argues that token-based pricing is not the optimal monetization strategy for AI startups. Instead, pricing should focus on the value delivered to the customer, such as completed tasks or solved problems, rather than the underlying computational costs of the AI model. This approach aligns better with customer needs and can ensure a startup's economic sustainability. AI

IMPACT Suggests value-based pricing models for AI startups to better align with customer needs and ensure economic sustainability.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from an investor on AI monetization strategies.

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AI startup monetization: Value-based pricing over token costs

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Русский(RU) · [email protected] ·

    [Translation] Why token-based payment is not the best monetization model for an AI startup Hello! My name is Sasha Zhuravlev. I am a venture investor and founder of the Mento fund

    [Перевод] Почему оплата за токены — не лучшая модель монетизации для AI-стартапа Привет! Меня зовут Саша Журавлев. Я венчурный инвестор и основатель фонда Mento vc. Мы инвестируем в технологические компании на стадиях Seed / Series A в США, а в своем телеграм-канале рассказываю, …